SEN Learning Support Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Free training and CPD courses

Opportunities for temporary and perm.

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking energetic individuals for a SEN support role in Newport. The position involves delivering and supporting engaging sporting, enrichment, and classroom activities to help students succeed in SEN education.

You will coach, mentor, and build confidence while supporting learning in small groups and providing 1:1 behavioural support. Ideal candidates are confident, patient, and adaptable, with strong safeguarding awareness and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN is preferred but confidence is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with pupils, teachers and parents.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and commitment to child welfare.
• Ability to stay calm, adapt to changing situations and work well in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support engaging sporting, enrichment, and classroom activities.
• Use coaching and mentoring techniques to boost confidence and resilience.
• Support learning in small groups and help students reach academic goals.
• Provide 1:1 behavioural and emotional support as needed.
• Assist teachers in delivering creative and interactive lessons.
• Build positive relationships and act as a role model for pupils.
• Encourage students to develop academically and personally.

Skills

SEN support experience

Strong communication

Safeguarding awareness

Team player

Job description

£92.63 - 92.63 per day + Additional Benefits

Location

Newport

Job Type

Temporary | Full Time

Post Date

21/10/2026

Suitable to NQT

No

Location: Newport, South Wales NP20
Pay: £90+ per day (Paid weekly)
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year

Passionate about sport, psychology, education, or mentoring young people?

We're looking for energetic, driven individuals who want to make a genuine difference in students' lives. SEN education is far more dynamic than a traditional classroom setting, offering the opportunity to use your skills, personality, and interests to help young people succeed.

Whether you're a sports coach, psychology graduate, aspiring teacher, recent graduate, or someone with a strong background in leadership, mentoring, or team environments, we'd love to hear from you.

What your day could look like:

• Delivering and supporting engaging sporting, enrichment, and classroom activities
• Using coaching and mentoring techniques to build confidence and resilience
• Supporting learning in small groups and helping students achieve academic goals
• Providing 1:1 behavioural and emotional support
• Assisting teachers in delivering creative and interactive lessons
• Building positive relationships and acting as a role model for pupils
• Encouraging students to develop both academically and personally

This is a rewarding role where your ability to motivate, coach, and inspire can have a lasting impact on a young person's future.

Who We're Looking For

• Confidence and previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (experience is a bonus, confidence is essential!)
• May have experience in support and care work
• Calm, patient, and resilient individuals who can adapt to change
• Someone who thrives in an ever-changing SEN environment
• Strong communication skills and a clear commitment to safeguarding

Requirements (or willingness to obtain)

To work in this role, you must be 18+ and either already have or be happy to apply for:

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• Two professional references covering a 24-month period

(Don't worry, Teaching Personnel will guide and support you through the process.)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay
• Your own dedicated recruitment consultant
• Access to free training and discounted CPD courses
• Opportunities for both temporary and permanent roles across local schools

Ready to Start Your SEN Journey?

If you're adaptable, compassionate, and ready to make a genuine impact, this role gives you the chance to shine every single day.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs 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.
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