Special Needs Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a kind-hearted Special Needs Support Assistant to join a specialist day school in Ystrad Mynach, South Wales.

You will work with pupils aged 3-19 who have moderate to severe learning difficulties and ASD, providing 1:1 or small‑group support to help them learn and grow. The role is hands-on and rewarding, with daily pay and flexible opportunities through Teaching Personnel.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or individuals with SEN or challenging behaviours.
• Ability to provide consistent, nurturing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Positive behaviour management and calm de-escalation strategies.
• Commitment to boosting pupils' engagement, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Willingness to assist with mobility, sensory, or physical needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups to develop academically, emotionally, socially, and behaviourally.
• Contribute to learning and growth of pupils with SEN in a specialist setting.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

SEN experience

De-escalation

Behaviour management

Engagement & wellbeing

Mobility/sensory support

Job description

Location: Ystrad Mynach, South Wales
Pay Rate: £92.63per day
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year

Special Needs Support Assistant - Make a Difference Every Day!

Teaching Personnel is looking for a kind-hearted, resilient, and enthusiastic Special Needs Support Assistant to join a wonderful specialist day school in Ystrad Mynach. You'll be supporting amazing young people aged 3-19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties and ASD - helping them learn, grow, and shine in their own unique ways.

At this school, pupils build brilliant friendships, develop their social confidence, and thrive in a caring environment where staff truly understand and respond to their needs. Nearly all pupils make progress that reflects their abilities - and you'll be right there helping them every step of the way.

This is a hands-on, rewarding role where no two days are the same! You'll support pupils 1:1 or in small groups, helping them develop academically, emotionally, socially, and behaviourally.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children or individuals with SEN or challenging behaviours is desirable. Backgrounds in care, education, coaching, youth work, or support settings are a bonus - but not essential. We welcome candidates who can confidently demonstrate strong transferable skills at interview.
• Ability to provide consistent, nurturing 1:1 and small-group support
• Positive behaviour management skills and calm, effective de-escalation strategies
• A commitment to boosting pupils' engagement, confidence, and emotional wellbeing
• Willingness to assist pupils with mobility, sensory, or physical needs where required

Requirements (or willingness to obtain at own cost)

• Must be 18 or over
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• Two professional references covering 24 months of employment

What Teaching Personnel can offer you

• Competitive daily pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout all your placement
• Free online courses & discounted CPD opportunities to step up further
• Flexibility with temporary and permanent roles in local schools to fit around your schedule!

Ready for a career in SEN?

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs 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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