SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Cardiff; Caerleon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants in Newport to support pupils with additional learning needs. The role involves providing tailored support in a specialist primary school environment and fostering professional relationships with students. Candidates should ideally hold a Level 2 or 3 qualification in relevant fields and possess strong behaviour management skills. This position offers a competitive pay rate ranging from £88.92 to £101.92 per day along with ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment into company pension scheme

Ongoing CPD and access to training courses

Support from a dedicated education consultant

Positive and inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN or ALN, either professionally or personally.
• Openness to additional training such as Team Teach, Manual Handling, or Safeguarding.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom to meet daily learning, care and development objectives.
• Build strong, nurturing and professional relationships with pupils.
• Identify triggers and support the de-escalation of behaviour.

Skills

Strong behaviour management skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Health and Social Care

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Newport

Have you got experience working in education, care or support work? Do you have experience supporting children or adults with additional learning needs, disabilities or complex needs? Do you have experience with personal care, administering medication or moving and handling? Are you looking for a Monday to Friday role with weekends and school holidays off? Interested in earning £88.92 - £101.92 per day as an SEN Teaching Assistant?

Vision for Education are actively recruiting caring, reliable and motivated SEN Teaching Assistants to work in the Newport area, supporting pupils within a specialist primary school setting.

This role involves supporting pupils with a wide range of additional learning needs (ALN), including pupils who may display challenging behaviour. The school is seeking committed support staff to work on a 1:1 and small group basis, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' learning, development and emotional wellbeing.

The role

The role is based in Newport.

The position is within a specialist primary SEN school supporting pupils with ALN.

As part of the SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will support pupils in the classroom to meet daily learning, care and developmental objectives.

You will build strong, nurturing and professional relationships with pupils and act as a positive role model.

The role will require you to identify triggers and support the de‑escalation of behaviour in a calm and proactive manner.

Work on a 1:1 and small group basis to support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

Follow the direction of the class teacher and SENCO, assisting where needed.

Use your skills, experience and initiative to create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Contribute ideas to support and enhance teaching, learning and pupil progress.

The ideal candidate will:

• Ideally hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Health and Social Care or a related subject (not essential)
• Have experience supporting pupils with SEN or ALN, either professionally or personally
• Have strong behaviour management and de‑escalation skills
• Be open to additional training such as Team Teach, Manual Handling or Safeguarding
• Have strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for supporting children with additional learning needs

The benefits:

• Competitive daily rate of pay - £88.92 - £101.92 per day
• Auto‑enrolment into a company pension scheme
• Ongoing CPD and access to a wide range of SEN and safeguarding training courses
• Full‑time and part‑time SEN Teaching Assistant roles available
• A dedicated education consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Vision for Education is part of The Edwin Group - a Top 10 UK employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, 2024 and 2025
• A positive, inclusive and supportive working culture where your contribution is recognised

If you feel this SEN Teaching Assistant role in Newport is right for you and you would like to be shortlisted, please click apply and upload your CV. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Best of luck and we look forward to speaking with you.