Teaching Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Chepstow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free CPD and SEN training

Pension and employee benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term placement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is seeking an experienced full-time Teaching Assistant in Chepstow to support pupils with SEN/ALN in a specialist school setting. The role offers a stable, long-term placement with a dedicated consultant and ongoing professional development.

Salary is £462.80–£502.80 per week, with five working days, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, in Chepstow. Excellent opportunity to grow in education and support pupils to reach their targets.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN/ALN.
• Experience in education or related care settings is beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support during lessons
• Help pupils engage with learning and achieve targets
• Support communication, social interaction and independence
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Assist with classroom preparation and resources
• Work with teachers and other professionals to create inclusive learning environments

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Communication

Reliability

Team player

Calm under pressure

Education

CACHE Level 2 or 3 or equivalent

Job description

Urgent Start | Chepstow | £462.80–£502.80 per week

Working Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm | Monday–Friday

Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start Available

Vision for Education is recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant in Chepstow to support pupils within a specialist school environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and develop essential life skills.

Whether you have previous experience in a school, SEN setting, residential care or support work, or you're a graduate looking to start a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of teachers and support staff, helping pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant in Chepstow, you’ll provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs, helping them engage with lessons and develop greater independence.

The role is varied and rewarding, requiring patience, flexibility and a positive approach to supporting children and young people.

Your responsibilities may include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support during lessons and activities

Helping pupils engage with learning and achieve individual targets

Supporting communication, social interaction and independence

Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation

Helping pupils manage transitions and changes in routine

Adapting classroom activities to meet individual needs

Building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils

Assisting with classroom preparation and learning resources

Supporting pupils during break times and other school activities

Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals

Creating a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment

You may work with pupils with a range of SEN and ALN needs, including:

ADHD

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD and SLD)

Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

Physical disabilities and complex learning needs

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is approachable, dependable and committed to helping children and young people succeed.

Previous experience in education is beneficial, but transferable skills from care, residential support, youth work, health and social care or psychology are also highly relevant.

The successful candidate will be:

Caring, patient and understanding

Able to build positive and trusting relationships

Calm and consistent when responding to challenging behaviour

Comfortable working with pupils with additional needs

Flexible and adaptable to changing situations

Reliable, punctual and professional

A strong team player with a positive attitude

Interested in developing a career within specialist education

A CACHE Level 2, CACHE Level 3 or equivalent qualification would be an advantage, although it isn’t essential.

What You’ll Receive

£462.80–£502.80 per week, based on five working days

Full-time, long-term opportunity

Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

Specialist school placement in Chepstow

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD and specialist SEN training

Opportunities to develop your skills and experience

Pension and employee benefits

Potential to build a long-term career in education

Weekly pay is calculated using five days at £92.56–£100.56 per day. Actual earnings may vary depending on hours worked and applicable deductions.

Why Vision for Education?

At Vision for Education, we work closely with schools across Chepstow, Monmouthshire and South Wales to provide dependable, high-quality education staff.

We understand that working in a specialist setting requires more than just classroom experience. The right person needs patience, consistency and a genuine interest in helping pupils progress at their own pace.

Our approach focuses on finding the right fit for both the school and the individual, with ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.

Whether you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking to transfer your skills from another sector, we’ll support you in developing your experience and exploring opportunities within education.

If you’re available for full-time work, we’d love to hear from you.