Support Worker / Care Assistant – Become an Teaching Assistant

Hereford | Flexible Supply Work | October 2026 Start

Ready for a career change?

If you have experience working in care, support work or healthcare, your skills could be the perfect fit for a rewarding career in education.

Vision for Education is looking for compassionate and reliable individuals to join our SEN Teaching Assistant supply team, supporting specialist primary schools across Hereford from October 2026.

As a leading education recruitment agency, we provide staff to SEND schools on a day-to-day basis. You'll initially join our supply register, offering flexible work around your availability, with regular opportunities to move into long-term, part-time or full-time school placements.

The Role

You'll support children aged 2–11 with a range of complex additional needs, including:

· Autism (ASC)
· Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
· Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
· Complex physical and sensory needs
· Complex communication and learning needs

Your responsibilities may include:

· Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
· Encouraging learning, communication and independence
· Supporting sensory activities and emotional wellbeing
· Assisting with personal care, feeding and mobility where required
· Working closely with teachers and other professionals

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applicants with 2 years' experience in roles such as:

· Support Worker
· Care or Healthcare Assistant
· Residential or Mental Health Support Worker
· Autism or Learning Disability Support Worker
· Youth, Family or Behaviour Support Worker
· Nursery Practitioner or Teaching Assistant
· Or any similar care, support or education role

You'll be compassionate, reliable, patient and passionate about helping children with additional needs reach their potential.

Why Join Vision for Education?

· A rewarding career using your existing skills
· Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
· Experience across a variety of SEN schools
· Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent roles
· Ongoing SEND training and professional development

What Vision for Education Offer

· Competitive pay rates
· FREE training and CPD
· Dedicated consultant support
· Long-term and permanent opportunities

If you're looking to use your care experience to make a real difference in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our 2026 talent pool.

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