SEN Support Assistant: 1:1 & Small Groups

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a kind-hearted Special Needs Support Assistant to join a specialist day school in Ystrad Mynach, South Wales.

You will work with pupils aged 3-19 who have moderate to severe learning difficulties and ASD, providing 1:1 or small‑group support to help them learn and grow. The role is hands-on and rewarding, with daily pay and flexible opportunities through Teaching Personnel.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or individuals with SEN or challenging behaviours.
• Ability to provide consistent, nurturing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Positive behaviour management and calm de-escalation strategies.
• Commitment to boosting pupils' engagement, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Willingness to assist with mobility, sensory, or physical needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups to develop academically, emotionally, socially, and behaviourally.
• Contribute to learning and growth of pupils with SEN in a specialist setting.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

SEN experience

De-escalation

Behaviour management

Engagement & wellbeing

Mobility/sensory support

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a kind-hearted Special Needs Support Assistant to join a specialist day school in Ystrad Mynach, South Wales.

You will work with pupils aged 3-19 who have moderate to severe learning difficulties and ASD, providing 1:1 or small‑group support to help them learn and grow. The role is hands-on and rewarding, with daily pay and flexible opportunities through Teaching Personnel.