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 Role A 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 needs Assist with personalised learning plans and adapted curriculum activities Support communication, sensory regulation, and emotional wellbeing Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff Promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour Help 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 approach Strong communication and teamwork skills A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs Willingness to undertake training and develop specialist skills What you'll get in return Long-term stability with the potential for a permanent role Ongoing training and professional development A supportive, collaborative team environment Opportunities for full-time, part-time, and supply work 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. 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