SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time

Urgent Start | Newport | £467.80 – £472.80 per week

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

SEN Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start Available

Vision for Education is currently recruiting a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant in Newport to support children and young people within a specialist school setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Support Worker, Care Worker or graduate looking to build experience within Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

Working as part of an experienced school team, you'll help pupils access education, build confidence and develop important life skills. No two days will be the same, and you'll play an important role in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

The Role

As a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, you'll provide practical and emotional support to pupils across primary and secondary age groups, helping them overcome barriers to learning and get the most out of their school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support

• Assisting teachers with classroom learning and lesson activities

• Supporting individual education plans and personalised learning programmes

• Encouraging pupils to develop communication, social and independent living skills

• Providing reassurance and guidance with emotional regulation

• Supporting positive behaviour and managing challenging situations

• Helping pupils with daily routines, transitions and changes in activities

• Using creative approaches to make learning accessible and engaging

• Supporting pupils to build confidence and positive relationships

• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and other support professionals

• Maintaining a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment

You may support pupils with a variety of SEN and ALN requirements, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)

• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD and SLD)

• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

• Sensory processing difficulties

• Physical disabilities and complex learning needs

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from people who are passionate about supporting children and young people and want to make a genuine difference within specialist education.

You may already have experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker or Residential Support Worker, or be looking to transfer skills from another background.

Relevant experience could include:

• Primary or secondary education

• Special educational needs or additional learning needs

• Residential childcare or children's services

• Autism and behavioural support

• Health and social care

• Youth work or mentoring

• Sports coaching or psychology

Previous experience in an SEN school or ALN setting would be beneficial but isn't essential. We're looking for someone who is:

• Patient, caring and understanding

• Confident supporting children and young people with additional needs

• Able to build positive and professional relationships

• Resilient and consistent when managing challenging behaviour

• Adaptable to different learning styles and communication needs

• Proactive, enthusiastic and willing to get involved

• Reliable and committed to a full-time position

• Interested in developing a long-term career in education

A CACHE Level 2, CACHE Level 3 or equivalent childcare or education qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

What You'll Receive

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

• Full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant position

• Immediate start available

• Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

• Specialist SEN school in Newport

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience across SEN and ALN

• Free CPD and specialist training opportunities

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

• Pension and employee benefits

• Opportunities to develop your career within education and specialist support

Why Vision for Education?

Vision for Education works closely with schools throughout Newport, Torfaen and Monmouthshire, helping to provide experienced and enthusiastic education professionals across mainstream and specialist settings.

We understand that finding the right school and placement is just as important as finding the right candidate. That's why you'll have a dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement, keeping in regular contact and helping you access relevant training and development opportunities.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking to take your first step into ALN and specialist education, we're here to help you develop your experience and career.

Apply Today

If you're looking for SEN Teaching Assistant jobs in Newport, ALN Teaching Assistant vacancies, Learning Support Assistant jobs, Autism Support Worker jobs, Special Needs Teaching Assistant roles or education support jobs in South Wales, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an urgent vacancy with an immediate start available. If you have the right attitude, a genuine interest in supporting young people and are available Monday to Friday, apply today to find out more.