Supply SEN Teaching Assistant – Coventry

Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment – Education
Apply for the Supply SEN Teaching Assistant – Coventry
Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

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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Posted: August 21st, 2026