SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Monmouth; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

CPD and SEN/ALN training

Dedicated local consultant

Opportunities in various settings

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support pupils with ALN/SEN in the NP25 area, Monmouthshire. Roles include working 1:1 or in specialist provisions, with pupils who may have ASD, SLD, PMLD, and other complex needs.

We offer competitive pay, ongoing SEN/ALN training, and dedicated consultant support. Opportunities vary by school and setting, with long-term, short-term, and potential permanent roles.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in schools, SEN provisions, or specialist settings.
• Experience supporting pupils with ALN, including ASD, SLD, PMLD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality 1:1 support tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Support pupils with complex ALN both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist with implementing IDPs and targeted interventions.
• Foster independence, engagement, communication and social development.
• Support pupils with personal, emotional, and behavioural needs where required.
• Work with teachers, ALNCos, therapists and other professionals.
• Use specialist resources to enhance learning and development.

Skills

Experience in SEN environments

1:1 support experience

Strong communication

Patience and empathy

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant (ALN/SEN) - NP25 Area

Monmouthshire (NP25)

Competitive Daily Rate of Pay

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Immediate & Ongoing Start Dates

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for dedicated and experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support pupils across schools within the NP25 area.

We are looking for individuals who are confident providing 1:1 support and who can also work effectively within Special Educational Needs (SEN) environments, including Specialist Resource Bases (SRBs).

These roles are ideal for candidates who have experience supporting children with a wide range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and are passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

About the Role

You may be required to support pupils on a one-to-one basis or within specialist provisions that cater for children with complex learning needs.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Communication and interaction needs
• Sensory needs and complex developmental needs

These pupils require a tailored approach to learning, with access to specialist equipment, resources, and structured support to help them engage with the curriculum and achieve their individual goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality 1:1 support tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Support pupils with complex ALN both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist with implementing Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and targeted interventions.
• Foster independence, engagement, communication and social development.
• Support pupils with personal, emotional, and behavioural needs where required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, ALNCos, therapists, and other professionals.
• Use specialist resources and equipment to enhance learning and development.
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working in schools, SEN provisions, or specialist settings.
• Experience supporting children with Autism, SLD, PMLD, SEMH, ADHD, or other complex additional needs.
• Confidence working both independently on a 1:1 basis and as part of a wider classroom team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Patience, resilience, empathy, and a nurturing approach.
• Understanding of differentiated learning strategies and how to adapt support to meet individual needs.
• Confidence using specialist approaches, visual supports, communication aids, and sensory-based learning techniques.
• Ability to support pupils who may require assistance with personal care or mobility needs.

Registration & Compliance Requirements

To work through Teaching Personnel, all successful applicants must complete our full registration and safeguarding process, including:

• An Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a DBS through Teaching Personnel.
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
• Provision of professional references covering the last two years.
• Completion of all required vetting and safeguarding checks before being cleared for work.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN/ALN training
• Dedicated support from your local Teaching Personnel consultant
• Opportunities in a variety of school and specialist settings
• Long-term, short-term, and permanent opportunities available
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional learning needs

If you have experience supporting pupils with ALN, Autism, SLD, PMLD, or other complex needs and are confident working in both 1:1 and SEN environments, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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