SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 13,837 - 20,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated consultant

Free CPD‑accredited training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in the Ebbw Vale area is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant to support pupils aged 3–19 with SEN in a partnered Special Educational Needs school. You will deliver 1:1 and small group support, help pupils feel safe, understood, and motivated to engage and progress in inclusive classrooms.

This hands-on role offers flexible involvement across age groups, a performance-based environment, competitive daily pay, and opportunities for long-term roles; a DBS check, EWC

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Two professional references covering 24 months

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs across pupils aged 3–19 with SEN
• Implement strategies for managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours and support emotional development

Job description

Are you confident, passionate, and motivated to help young people grow into resilient, successful adults?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant to join one of our partnered Special Educational Needs (SEN) Schools in the Ebbw Vale area, where you will play a vital role in creating a calm, inclusive, and positive learning environment.

This is a hands‑on and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll be working with pupils aged 3–19 across all key stages, supporting learners who may find traditional classroom environments challenging. Your key focus will be helping pupils feel safe, understood, confident, and supported to make progress.

This is a performance‑based role, measured by how effectively you support, motivate, and engage with both pupils and school staff. Schools are looking for someone who is flexible across age groups, willing to get involved, and happy to fully immerse themselves in the school environment. When schools see this commitment from you, there is genuine potential for a long‑term career opportunity.

What We’re Looking For

• A resilient, patient, and understanding attitude
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and challenging behaviours
• Ability to deliver consistent 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
• Skills to implement strategies for managing and de‑escalating behaviour
• Commitment to encouraging engagement, confidence, and emotional development
• Willingness to assist with personal care, mobility, and sensory needs when required

Requirements (or willingness to obtain)

• Must be 18 or over
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Two professional references covering 24 months

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

We’re more than an agency—we help you build a meaningful career in education! By joining us, you’ll gain:

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE pay
• A dedicated consultant offering personalised guidance
• Free CPD‑accredited training (including behaviour support & safeguarding)
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent roles

Ready for a Fresh Start?

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to start a rewarding career supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you!

Submit your CV today and take the next step in your education journey.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.