Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a resilient Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant to provide focused 1:1 or group support for children aged 3-19 with SEN and ALN in Ebbw Vale. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and can adapt quickly, with a calm, patient approach and strong relationship-building skills.

Hours are 8:30am–3:30pm, at a pay rate of £14.25 per hour, across an academic year.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people, or individuals with SEN/ALN in education, care, youth work, coaching or similar settings.
• Desirable qualifications or studies in SEN, Childcare, Education, Psychology, Health & Social Care or Youth Work.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN/ALN.
• Help pupils feel safe, understood and capable of progress.
• Use de-escalation techniques and maintain calm, supportive relationships.

Skills

Experience SEN/ALN

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

Education

SEN/ALN related studies

Childcare/Education studies

Psychology/Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: Ebbw Vale, South Wales
Pay Rate: £14.25 an hour
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year

About the Role

Teaching Personnel is seeking a resilient, empathetic, and committed Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant to provide focused 1:1 or group support for children aged 3-19 with a range of disabilities, Special Educational Needs (SEN), and Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

While a Teaching Assistant qualification is not essential, successful educators must be able to demonstrate relevant transferable experience at interview, such as working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals through education, care, youth work, coaching, support work, or similar settings.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who is up for a challenge and thrives in dynamic environments. Flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly are essential, as you'll be working with pupils across a range of key stages.

Your role will be to help these young people feel safe, understood, and capable of progress. A calm and patient approach, confidence in working across key stages, and strong relationship-building skills are key. The ability to remain composed under pressure and apply effective de-escalation techniques will be vital in supporting pupils emotionally and academically.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference in a young person's life!

Who We're Looking for?

• Experience supporting children, young people, or individuals with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in education, care, youth work, coaching, residential, or community settings.
• Relevant qualifications or studies are desirable, including SEN, Childcare, Education, Psychology, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, or similar subjects.
• Resilient, patient and understanding attitude
• Support pupils with personal care, mobility, and sensory needs where required.
• Ability to deliver consistent 1:1 and small group support during lessons and daily activities tailored to individual pupil need
• The ability to implement strategies to manage and de-escalate behaviour effectively
• A commitment to encouraging the pupil's engagement, confidence, and emotional development
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment

Requirements

Teaching Personnel can provide guidance to help you obtain:

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• At least two professional references covering most recent 24 months employment

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay
• Dedicated recruitment consultant support
• A wide range of free online courses and discounted CPD opportunities
• Access to both temporary and permanent roles across local partnership schools

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 o