Become a Teaching Assistant

Description

Support Worker / Care Assistant – Become an SEN Teaching Assistant

Coventry | Flexible Supply Work | September 2026 Start

Ready for a career change?

If you have experience working in care, support work or healthcare, your skills could be the perfect fit for a rewarding career in education.

Vision for Education is looking for compassionate and reliable individuals to join our SEN Teaching Assistant supply team, supporting specialist primary and secondary schools across Coventry from September 2026.

As a leading education recruitment agency, we provide staff to SEND schools on a day-to-day basis. You'll initially join our supply register, offering flexible work around your availability, with regular opportunities to move into long-term, part-time or full-time school placements.

The Role

You'll support children and young people with a range of additional needs, including:

Autism (ASC)

ADHD

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)

Moderate to Profound Learning Difficulties (MLD, SLD & PMLD)

Complex physical disabilities

Your responsibilities may include:

Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups

Encouraging learning, communication and independence

Supporting behaviour and emotional wellbeing

Assisting with personal care where required

Working closely with teachers and other professionals

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applicants with 2+ years' experience in roles such as:

Support Worker

Care or Healthcare Assistant

Residential or Mental Health Support Worker

Autism or Learning Disability Support Worker

Youth, Family or Behaviour Support Worker

Nursery Practitioner or Teaching Assistant

Or any similar care, support or education role

You'll be compassionate, reliable, patient and passionate about helping children with additional needs reach their potential.

Why Join Vision for Education? xjnqpsq

A rewarding career using your existing skills

Flexible work to suit your lifestyle

Experience across a variety of SEN schools

Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent roles

Ongoing SEND training and professional development

What Vision for Education Offer

Competitive pay rates

FREE training and CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

If you're looking to use your care experience to make a real difference in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our September 2026 talent pool.

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