SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time / Part Time

Newport Immediate Start Available

Salary & Benefits

• Weekly pay of £475 - £550
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Work alongside a Times Top 10 UK Employer
• Make a genuine difference supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Support pupils with a wide range of additional learning and behavioural needs
• Receive ongoing support from your own dedicated education consultant
• Excellent opportunity to build a long-term and rewarding career within education

Are you passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential?

Vision for Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic, caring, and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of specialist schools in Newport and the surrounding areas.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable experience within education, additional learning needs (ALN), child development, mental health, or care while positively impacting young people’s lives every day.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils within specialist educational settings, helping them engage with learning, develop confidence, improve communication skills, and achieve personal milestones within a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay of £475 – £550
• Flexible full-time and part-time positions
• Opportunities across a variety of SEN and specialist school settings
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Access to specialist CPD training and development opportunities
• Long-term and short-term placements available
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom and behaviour support experience

The Role

You may support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Additional Learning Needs, including:

• MLD – Moderate Learning Difficulties
• SLD – Severe Learning Difficulties
• ASC – Autism Spectrum Condition
• SEMH – Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
• EBD – Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
• PMLD – Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Assisting with classroom activities and lesson delivery
• Adapting learning resources to meet individual pupil needs
• Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and wellbeing
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and engagement in learning
• Working collaboratively within specialist classroom environments
• Supporting personal care routines where required

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in:

• Education
• Care and Support Work
• Youth Work
• Nursery and Childcare
• Residential Care
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Mental Health Support

Ideal candidates will have:

• A patient, positive, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to manage behaviour calmly and effectively
• Experience supporting children or young people
• CACHE Level 2/3 qualifications or equivalent (desirable but not essential)

Why Join Vision for Education?

• Work for a Times Top 10 UK Employer
• Flexible work to suit your availability and lifestyle
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Gain valuable experience within specialist education settings
• Make a lasting difference to children and young people every day

If you are looking for a rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant role in Newport where you can genuinely impact young lives and develop your career within education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with a copy of your CV and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.

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