Special Support Officer

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd in Newport, South Wales, is hiring a Special Support Officer for the full academic year. The role covers 1:1 and small-group support across classes for pupils with SEN, adapting to varying needs in a dynamic school setting.

Hours are 8:30am–3:30pm. Pay starts at £90+ per day. Applicants should have EWC registration, a DBS on the Update Service, Level 2 safeguarding, and two references. Training and guidance are provided.

Qualifications

• Requirements include EWC registration and a valid DBS on the Update Service.
• Safeguarding training completed or willing to obtain.
• Two professional references covering a 24-month period.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs.
• Move between classes and age groups as required.
• Support behaviour regulation using positive strategies.
• Assist with personal, mobility, and sensory needs when needed.
• Encourage confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to keep settings safe and inclusive.

Skills

SEN support experience

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Level 2 Safeguarding training

Two professional references

Job description

Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay: £90+ per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year

Step Into a Role That Truly Makes a Difference

Special Support Officer – Newport!

Looking for a role where no two days are the same and every small win feels huge? If you’re passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs, this opportunity could be exactly what you’re searching for.

Teaching Personnel is working alongside a vibrant specialist SEN school in Newport, supporting pupils aged 3–19. This is a setting full of variety, challenge, and reward — where flexibility, compassion, and teamwork are at the heart of everything they do.

You won’t be stuck in one classroom or supporting just one age group. Instead, you’ll move across the school, adapting your approach to meet a wide range of needs. If you enjoy problem‑solving, building relationships, and being part of a supportive and forward‑thinking team — you’ll feel right at home here.

What Your Day Could Look Like

• Providing 1:1 and small‑group support, tailored to individual needs
• Confidently moving between classes, age groups, and learning styles
• Supporting behaviour regulation using positive and calm strategies
• Assisting with personal needs, mobility, and sensory needs where required
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff to create a safe, inclusive environment

Who We’re Looking For

• Confidence and previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
• May have experience in support and care work
• Calm, patient, and resilient individuals who can adapt to change
• Someone who thrives in an ever‑changing SEN environment
• Strong communication skills and a clear commitment to safeguarding

Requirements (or willingness to obtain)

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• Two professional references covering a 24‑month period

(Don’t worry — Teaching Personnel will guide and support you through the process.)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay
• Your own dedicated recruitment consultant
• Access to free training and discounted CPD courses
• Opportunities for both temporary and permanent roles across local schools

Ready to Start Your SEN Journey?

If you’re adaptable, compassionate, and ready to make a genuine impact, this role gives you the chance to shine every single day.

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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