Health & Social Care Student To SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support specialist schools across Hereford from November 2026. If you hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification and want to use your skills in SEN education, this flexible supply role could be your next step.

You'll work across primary and secondary SEN settings, supporting pupils with Autism, SLD, PMLD and other needs.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care qualification required.
• Experience in care, support work or healthcare is beneficial.
• Willingness to work across primary and secondary SEN settings.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups.
• Encourage learning, communication and independence.
• Support emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Assist with sensory and communication activities.
• Help pupils develop confidence and life skills.
• Assist with personal care, feeding and mobility where required.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Communication

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2 or 3

Job description

Hereford | Flexible Supply Work | November 2026 Start

Have a Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care qualification and want to work in SEN education?

If you've studied Health & Social Care and are looking to use your skills in a rewarding educational environment, this could be the perfect opportunity to take your next step into a career supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Vision for Education is looking for compassionate and reliable SEN Teaching Assistants to support specialist schools across Hereford 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.

Please note: candidates will be expected to work across both primary and secondary SEN settings, supporting pupils of different ages and with a range of additional needs.

The Role

You’ll support children and young people across primary and secondary settings, working with pupils with a range of additional and complex needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Complex physical and sensory needs
• Speech, language and communication needs
• Social, emotional and behavioural needs

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Encouraging learning, communication and independence
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
• Assisting with sensory and communication activities
• Supporting pupils to develop confidence and life skills
• Assisting with personal care, feeding and mobility where required
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of children and young people

Who We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care
• Experience working in care, support work or healthcare
• Experience supporting children, young people or adults with additional needs
• An interest in developing a career in SEN education
• A patient, compassionate and supportive approach

Your Health & Social Care qualification could provide an excellent foundation for working in SEN, particularly your understanding of care, safeguarding, communication, wellbeing, individual needs and supporting vulnerable people.

Previous experience working in a school is beneficial but not essential. What's most important is that you're reliable, patient and passionate about helping children and young people reach their potential.

Why Join Vision for Education?

• Use your Health & Social Care qualification in a rewarding educational setting
• Gain experience across both primary and secondary SEN schools
• Develop valuable experience working with children and young people with additional needs
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Experience across a variety of specialist schools
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent roles
• Ongoing SEND training and professional development

What Vision for Education Offer

• Competitive pay rates
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