Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Six Bells; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Free online CPD courses

Temporary and permanent roles across a

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a resilient, empathetic Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant to provide focused 1:1 or group support for children aged 3-19 with a range of disabilities, SEN and ALN in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. You may not need a TA qualification but must demonstrate relevant transferable experience and a commitment to safeguarding.

A calm, patient approach and the ability to de‑escalate when needed will help pupils engage and progress.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN/ALN in education, care or similar settings.
• SEN/ALN related studies or qualifications desirable.
• Resilient, patient and understanding attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused 1:1 or small group support during lessons and activities.
• Help pupils feel safe, understood and capable of progress.
• Deliver strategies to manage and de‑escalate behaviour effectively.
• Support across key stages and build strong relationships with pupils.
• Contribute to an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEN support

Patience

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Education

Education Workforce Council registration desirable

Safeguarding training level 2 desirable

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 option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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