Sen Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is looking for compassionate and reliable individuals to join our SEN Teaching Assistant supply team across Hereford from September 2026, supporting primary and secondary schools with a range of additional needs.

This flexible supply work offers regular opportunities to move into long-term, part-time or full-time school placements, helping children with autism, ADHD, SEMH, and complex needs reach their potential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in care, support work or healthcare.
• Compassionate, reliable and patient with a passion for helping children.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Encouraging learning, communication and independence
• Supporting behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Patient

Team worker

Job description

Support Worker / Care Assistant - Become an SEN Teaching Assistant

Hereford | Flexible Supply Work | September 2026 Start

Ready for a career change?

If you have experience working in care, support work or healthcare, your skills could be the perfect fit for a rewarding career in education.

Vision for Education is looking for compassionate and reliable individuals to join our SEN Teaching Assistant supply team, supporting specialist primary and secondary schools across Hereford from September 2026.

As a leading education recruitment agency, we provide staff to SEND schools on a day-to-day basis. You'll initially join our supply register, offering flexible work around your availability, with regular opportunities to move into long-term, part-time or full-time school placements.

The Role

You'll support children and young people with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
• Moderate to Profound Learning Difficulties (MLD, SLD & PMLD)
• Complex physical disabilities

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Encouraging learning, communication and independence
• Supporting behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applicants with 2+ years' experience in roles such as:

• Support Worker
• Care or Healthcare Assistant
• Residential or Mental Health Support Worker
• Autism or Learning Disability Support Worker
• Youth, Family or Behaviour Support Worker
• Nursery Practitioner or Teaching Assistant
• Or any similar care, support or education role

You'll be compassionate, reliable, patient and passionate about helping children with additional needs reach their potential.