Sen Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is urgently recruiting a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Cwmbran. You will provide tailored support to pupils with SEN/ALN, helping them access education and develop essential life skills.

You’ll join a dedicated school team, working with teachers and support staff to promote progress and positive behaviour in a stimulating learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant in SEN/ALN.
• Experience with primary and secondary pupils in SEN/ALN settings.
• CACHE Level 2/3 or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support.
• Help pupils access lessons and personalised learning programmes.
• Encourage communication, confidence and independence.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behavior.
• Assist with transitions, routines and changes throughout the day.
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Encourage social interaction and personal development.
• Maintain a calm, safe and supportive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and other education professionals.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Behaviour management

Communication with pupils

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time

Urgently Needed | Cwmbran | £467.80 - £472.80 per week

Working Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm | Monday - Friday

SEN Teaching Assistant - Urgently Needed

Vision for Education is urgently recruiting a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Cwmbran.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker or graduate looking to develop their career in Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) education.

You’ll become an important part of the school team, working alongside teachers and experienced support staff to help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop their independence and enjoy a positive, supportive school experience.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant in Cwmbran, you’ll provide tailored support to primary and secondary-aged pupils, helping them access education, develop essential life skills and make progress both academically and personally.

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support
• Helping pupils access lessons, classroom activities and personalised learning programmes
• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Helping pupils manage transitions, routines and changes throughout the school day
• Adapting activities and resources to meet individual learning needs
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Encouraging social interaction, participation and personal development
• Maintaining a calm, safe and supportive classroom environment
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other education professionals

You may support pupils with a range of SEN and ALN needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD and SLD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Sensory processing needs
• Physical disabilities and complex learning needs

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and young people and wants to make a positive difference to their education, development and wellbeing.

Your experience could come from education, care, residential childcare, support work, youth work, sports coaching, psychology, health or social care.

Previous SEN or ALN experience would be beneficial but is not essential. We’re particularly interested in candidates who are:

• Caring, patient and approachable
• Confident supporting children and young people
• Able to build positive and professional relationships
• Calm, resilient and consistent when faced with challenging behaviour
• Understanding of different communication styles and learning needs
• Positive and encouraging in their approach
• Reliable, adaptable and committed to working as part of a team
• Keen to develop a career in SEN, ALN and specialist education

A CACHE Level 2, CACHE Level 3 or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.

What You’ll Recei