Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Start Date: ASAP Contract: Long-term with potential to become permanent, plus supply opportunities Availability: Full-time and part-time roles available About The RoleA well-established specialist SEND school in Rugby is looking for caring, enthusiastic, and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team. This setting supports children and young people with a wide range of additional needs, including autism, learning difficulties, communication needs, and complex needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and wants to work in a nurturing, structured, and highly supportive environment. The school offers excellent training, strong leadership, and clear development pathways. Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with diverse SEND needsAssist with personalised learning plans and adapted curriculum activitiesSupport communication, sensory regulation, and emotional wellbeingWork collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staffPromote independence, confidence, and positive behaviourHelp create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment What you'll need to succeed Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (school, care, youth work, or similar)A calm, patient, and nurturing approachStrong communication and teamwork skillsA genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needsWillingness to undertake training and develop specialist skills What you'll get in return Long-term stability with the potential for a permanent roleOngoing training and professional developmentA supportive, collaborative team environmentOpportunities for full-time, part-time, and supply work What you need to do nowIf 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk