Location: Coventry

Hours: Full-time (8:30am to 4:30pm)

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Temp to Perm


Your new company
We are currently recruiting for dedicated and compassionate SEN Support Staff to join a specialist further education setting in Coventry.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), helping them develop independence, confidence, and essential life skills as they prepare for adulthood.

You will support learners with a range of needs, including autism, learning difficulties, and physical disabilities, both in the classroom and across the wider college environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Assist with tailored learning programmes
• Support students with additional needs, including personal care where required
• Promote independence and social development
• Work closely with teaching staff and therapists
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment

What you''ll need to succeed

• Experience working with SEN, care, or support settings
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable supporting complex needs and personal care (if required)
• A genuine passion for supporting young people

What you''ll get in return

• Start on a temporary basis with the opportunity to move into a permanent role
• Full support throughout the process
• Long-term career progression available
• Supportive and welcoming environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role
• Make a real difference in young people''s lives every day

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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