Supply SEN Teaching Assistant - Coventry
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education
Coventry · posted 21 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Coventry, West Midlands (County)
Category
Education
Coventry | Full-Time & Flexible Opportunities | Hays Education
Do you have experience supporting children and young people with additional needs?
Hays Education is looking for caring, reliable and adaptable Supply SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of SEN schools, specialist provisions and colleges throughout Coventry.
Whether you're seeking full-time work or flexible supply opportunities, we can offer placements that fit around your availability while allowing you to make a real difference to pupils who need additional support.
Your Responsibilities
Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs
Working alongside teaching staff to deliver tailored support
Assisting with learning, communication and daily routines
Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
Encouraging engagement, confidence and independence
What you'll need to succeed
Experience working with children or young people
SEN experience including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, SLCN, MLD, SLD or PMLD is desirable
A patient, resilient and proactive approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs
Why work with Hays Education?
Competitive weekly pay
Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignments
Opportunities in a variety of SEN settings across Coventry
Free safeguarding and professional development training
Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant
Access to permanent opportunities with local schools
If you're looking for a rewarding role supporting children and young people with SEND, we'd love to hear from you.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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