Start Your Career In Education

Vision for Education Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is recruiting a compassionate Support Worker / Care Assistant to support pupils aged 2-19 with additional needs in SEN settings across Hereford. Start date October 2026, with flexible supply work and opportunities to progress to longer-term roles.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups, helping students access learning, develop communication skills and promote independence while supporting wellbeing and personal care when required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in care, healthcare or support roles such as Support Worker or Teaching Assistant.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

2+ years experience

SEN experience

Job description

Support Worker / Care Assistant - Start a Career in Education

Hereford | Flexible Supply Work | October 2026 Start

Ready for a career change?

If you have experience working in care, healthcare, support work or supporting people with SEN, 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 October 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 aged 2-19 with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Complex physical and sensory needs
• Complex communication and learning needs

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Encouraging learning, communication and independence
• Supporting sensory activities and emotional wellbeing
• Assisting with personal care, feeding and mobility 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 Support Worker
• Autism or Learning Disability Support Worker
• Youth, Family or Behaviour Support Worker
• SEN, Nursery Practitioner or Teaching Assistant
• Or any similar care, support or education role

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

Why Join Vision for Education?

• A rewarding career using your existing skills
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Experience across primary and secondary SEN settings
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent roles
• Ongoing SEND training and professional development

What Vision for Education Offer

• Competitive pay rates
• FREE training and CPD
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities

If you're looking to use your care or support experience to make a real difference in education, we'd love to hear from you.