Special Educational Need Teaching Assistant. Job in Six Bells Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Wales is seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs in Ebbw Vale. The ideal candidate will have experience in education or care settings, strong communication skills, and a patient nature. This full-time role offers excellent daily rates and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, care, or community setting with young people.
• Willingness to apply for Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on update service.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher in creating a positive learning environment.
• Implement IEPs and behaviour support strategies.
• Encourage independence and promote emotional development.

Skills

Experience supporting children with additional needs

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Caring and patient nature

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Childcare, or Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: Ebbw Vale
Salary: £8.92 £101.92 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: December 2025

About the role

Vision for Education are seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join our team of supply staff and work in a fantastic 3-19 special school in Ebbw Vale.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs. You ll be working closely with teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support to pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties, and other complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to help them access the curriculum.
• Assisting the class teacher in creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
• Encouraging independence and promoting emotional and social development.

About you

• To be successful as an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will need:
• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs (in a school, care, or community setting).
• A caring, patient, and resilient nature.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• An Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).
• Relevant qualifications such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Childcare, or Health & Social Care (desirable but not essential).

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Support Worker who can inspire, support and positively impact young learners, and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).