1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Calm Support for Learners

Teaching Personnel; Newport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Newport is seeking an Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for young people aged 3-19 with disabilities and ALN.

This hands-on role requires flexibility across key stages, helping pupils feel safe, understood, and capable of progress. A calm, patient approach and strong relationship-building are essential to support learning and behaviour management.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and challenging behaviours.
• Calm, patient and resilient attitude.
• Ability to deliver 1:1 and small group support across lessons.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small group support during lessons.
• Assist pupils with mobility and sensory needs as required.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and support emotional development.

Skills

SEN Support

De-escalation

Behaviour management

Job description

Teaching Personnel in Newport is seeking an Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for young people aged 3-19 with disabilities and ALN.

This hands-on role requires flexibility across key stages, helping pupils feel safe, understood, and capable of progress. A calm, patient approach and strong relationship-building are essential to support learning and behaviour management.