SEN Support Officer: Diverse Roles in Newport

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd in Newport, South Wales, is hiring a Special Support Officer for the full academic year. The role covers 1:1 and small-group support across classes for pupils with SEN, adapting to varying needs in a dynamic school setting.

Hours are 8:30am–3:30pm. Pay starts at £90+ per day. Applicants should have EWC registration, a DBS on the Update Service, Level 2 safeguarding, and two references. Training and guidance are provided.

Qualifications

• Requirements include EWC registration and a valid DBS on the Update Service.
• Safeguarding training completed or willing to obtain.
• Two professional references covering a 24-month period.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs.
• Move between classes and age groups as required.
• Support behaviour regulation using positive strategies.
• Assist with personal, mobility, and sensory needs when needed.
• Encourage confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to keep settings safe and inclusive.

Skills

SEN support experience

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Level 2 Safeguarding training

Two professional references

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd in Newport, South Wales, is hiring a Special Support Officer for the full academic year. The role covers 1:1 and small-group support across classes for pupils with SEN, adapting to varying needs in a dynamic school setting.

Hours are 8:30am–3:30pm. Pay starts at £90+ per day. Applicants should have EWC registration, a DBS on the Update Service, Level 2 safeguarding, and two references. Training and guidance are provided.