SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time

Urgently Needed | Caerphilly | £467.80 – £472.80 per week

Working Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm | Monday – Friday

SEN Teaching Assistant – Urgently Needed

Vision for Education is urgently recruiting a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Caerphilly.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker or graduate looking to develop their career in Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) education.

You’ll become an important part of the school team, working alongside teachers and experienced support staff to help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop their independence and enjoy a positive, supportive school experience.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant in Caerphilly, you’ll provide tailored support to primary and secondary-aged pupils, helping them access education, develop essential life skills and make progress both academically and personally.

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support

• Helping pupils access lessons, classroom activities and personalised learning programmes

• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence

• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour

• Helping pupils manage transitions, routines and changes throughout the school day

• Adapting activities and resources to meet individual learning needs

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils

• Encouraging social interaction, participation and personal development

• Maintaining a calm, safe and supportive classroom environment

• Working collaboratively with teachers and other education professionals

You may support pupils with a range of SEN and ALN needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD and SLD)

• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

• Sensory processing needs

• Physical disabilities and complex learning needs

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and young people and wants to make a positive difference to their education, development and wellbeing.

Your experience could come from education, care, residential childcare, support work, youth work, sports coaching, psychology, health or social care.

Previous SEN or ALN experience would be beneficial but is not essential. We’re particularly interested in candidates who are:

• Caring, patient and approachable

• Confident supporting children and young people

• Able to build positive and professional relationships

• Calm, resilient and consistent when faced with challenging behaviour

• Understanding of different communication styles and learning needs

• Positive and encouraging in their approach

• Reliable, adaptable and committed to working as part of a team

• Keen to develop a career in SEN, ALN and specialist education

A CACHE Level 2, CACHE Level 3 or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.

What You'll Receive

• £467.80 – £472.80 per week, depending on experience

• Full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant position

• Urgent start available

• Monday to Friday working hours, 8:30am – 3:30pm

• Opportunity to work within a specialist school in Caerphilly

• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant

• Free CPD and specialist SEN training

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Pension and employee benefits, subject to eligibility

• Opportunities for long-term career progression within education

Why Vision for Education?

Vision for Education works with schools across Caerphilly, Newport, Cardiff and South Wales, providing high-quality teachers and support staff to SEN, ALN and specialist education settings.

We take the time to understand your experience, strengths and what you’re looking for from your next role. Throughout your placement, you’ll receive support from a dedicated education consultant, alongside access to training and professional development to help you build your career.

Whether you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking to move into specialist education from a care, support or graduate background, we can help you take the next step.

Apply Today

If you’re searching for SEN Teaching Assistant jobs in Caerphilly, ALN Teaching Assistant jobs, Learning Support Assistant vacancies, Autism Support Assistant roles or specialist education jobs in South Wales, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an urgent vacancy, so if you’re available to start immediately and are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant role in Caerphilly, apply today to find out more.

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