Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Newport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Newport is seeking an Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for young people aged 3-19 with disabilities and ALN.

This hands-on role requires flexibility across key stages, helping pupils feel safe, understood, and capable of progress. A calm, patient approach and strong relationship-building are essential to support learning and behaviour management.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and challenging behaviours.
• Calm, patient and resilient attitude.
• Ability to deliver 1:1 and small group support across lessons.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small group support during lessons.
• Assist pupils with mobility and sensory needs as required.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and support emotional development.

Skills

SEN Support

De-escalation

Behaviour management

Job description

£92.63 - 92.63 per day + Additional Benefits

Location Newport

Job Type Temporary | Full Time

Post Date 07/09/2026

Suitable to NQT No

Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant

About the Role

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a resilient, empathetic, and committed Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for young people aged 3-19 with a range of disabilities and Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

This is a hands-on role that requires flexibility, as each day can bring new challenges and changes. You’ll be working across various key stages, supporting pupils who may struggle to engage in a typical classroom environment. Your role will be to help them feel safe, understood, and capable of progress.

We’re looking for someone with a calm and patient approach, who can build positive relationships and apply effective de-escalation techniques (when needed). The ability to remain collected under pressure is essential in enabling pupils feel supported and ready to learn.

Who We’re Looking for?

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and challenging behaviours
• Resilient, patient and understanding attitude
• Support pupils with mobility and sensory needs where required.
• 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 (if not already holding):

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• An Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• At least two professional references covering the past two years

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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.
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