Become A Teaching Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

FREE training and CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is seeking compassionate and reliable individuals to join its SEN Teaching Assistant supply team in Coventry from November 2026. You'll support pupils aged 11-19 with a range of needs in specialist secondary schools across Coventry on a flexible supply basis.

Available roles include 1:1 or small-group support, with potential progression to long-term or permanent positions. Ideal candidates have care, support or healthcare experience and a passion for education and

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in care, support or healthcare roles.
• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Ability to work 1:1 or in small groups in SEN settings.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding and training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups.
• Encourage learning, communication and independence.
• Support sensory activities and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist with personal care, feeding and mobility when required.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Patience

Flexible

Care experience

Job description

Support Worker / Care Assistant - Become an Teaching Assistant

Coventry| Flexible Supply Work | November 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 secondary schools across Coventry from November 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 aged 11-19 with a range of complex additional needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Complex physical and sensory needs
• Complex communication and learning needs

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Encouraging learning, communication and independence
• Supporting sensory activities and emotional wellbeing
• Assisting with personal care, feeding and mobility 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?

• 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.