Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 14,783 - 19,397; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Tredegar is seeking an Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with ALN. You will work with teachers, therapists and support staff to help pupils overcome barriers and build confidence.

No classroom experience required; the right attitude, calm nature and strong communication are valued. DBS and EWC registration are listed as requirements; driving licence preferred; travel across Cardiff area.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on Update Service (support available if needed).
• Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) or willing to register.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport, or willingness to travel across Cardiff and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of ALN both inside and outside the classroom.
• Help adapt activities to suit individual learning styles and abilities.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Celebrate student progress and meaningful daily outcomes.

Skills

ALN support

Communication skills

Patience

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

Proactive learner

Job description

Location: Tredegar
Pay: £92.63 per day
Contract: Full-Time

Looking for more than just a job? This is your chance to join a highly respected SEN school in Tredegar where every day brings the opportunity to make a real impact.

As an Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). Working closely with experienced teachers, therapists, and support staff, you'll help pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and celebrate achievements- big and small.

No two days are the same. Whether you're supporting learning activities, encouraging social development, or helping students regulate emotions and behaviour, you'll be providing the consistency and encouragement that can make all the difference.

This role is ideal for anyone considering a future career in education, psychology, social care, youth work, or therapy.

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs both inside and outside the classroom.
• Helping adapt activities to suit individual learning styles and abilities.
• Promoting emotional wellbeing, confidence, and independence.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Assisting in creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
• Celebrating student progress and contributing to meaningful outcomes every day.

You don't need previous classroom experience- we're looking for the right attitude above all else.

You'll be:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with ALN.
• Patient, caring, and able to build positive relationships.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
• Calm under pressure and able to provide consistent support.
• A strong communicator with a proactive approach to learning.
• Personal experience supporting those with ALN

Requirements:

• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service (support available if needed).
• Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) or willing to register.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport, or willingness to travel across Cardiff and surrounding areas.

This exceptional SEN provision has built a reputation for delivering outstanding support to pupils and creating an environment where both students and staff can flourish.

You'll be joining a school that:

• Puts wellbeing and inclusion at the heart of everything it does.
• Inves