Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Monmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is urgently recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Monmouth from September 2026. You will support pupils with ALN and SEN, helping them access learning and develop independence.

This role suits an experienced Teaching Assistant or graduate seeking progress in education, with a focus on building trusting relationships, managing transitions, and supporting positive behaviour in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous SEN or ALN experience is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in education, care, support work, residential childcare or related fields is valued.
• Desirable qualification: CACHE Level 2/3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Supporting pupils to access classroom learning
• Assisting with personalised learning activities
• Encouraging communication, independence and social development
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Helping pupils with transitions and daily routines
• Adapting resources to meet individual needs
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Creating a safe, structured and engaging learning environment

Skills

Caring

Patience

Resilience

Confident with children

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Passionate about learning

Education

CACHE Level 2

CACHE Level 3

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Full-Time | Urgently Needed for September

September 2026 Start | Monmouth | £467.80 - £472.80 per week

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

Vision for Education is urgently recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Monmouth from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker or graduate looking to build a career in education and gain valuable experience supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Special Educational Needs (SEN).

You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to help pupils access learning, develop independence and build confidence in a supportive and nurturing school environment.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across primary and secondary age groups with a range of additional learning needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Supporting pupils to access classroom learning
• Assisting with personalised learning activities
• Encouraging communication, independence and social development
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Helping pupils with transitions and daily routines
• Adapting resources to meet individual needs
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Creating a safe, structured and engaging learning environment

You may support pupils with needs including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD and SLD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Sensory processing needs
• Physical and complex learning needs

Who We're Looking For

This role would suit someone with experience in education, care, support work, residential childcare, youth work, sports coaching, psychology, health or social care.

Previous SEN or ALN experience is desirable but not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who are:

• Caring, patient and resilient
• Confident working with children and young people
• Able to build positive relationships
• Calm and consistent when supporting challenging behaviour
• Passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Keen to develop their experience within specialist education

A CACHE Level 2, CACHE Level 3 or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.

What You'll Receive

• £467.80 - £472.80 per week
• Full-time, long-term position
• September 2026 start
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Specialist school environment in Monmouth
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
• Free CPD and specialist SEN training
• Ongoing professional development
• Pension and employee benefits
• Opportunities for long-term career progression within education

Why Vision for Education?

Vision for Education works with schools across South Wales,