SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time

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

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

Teaching Assistant – SEN Specialist School

Vision for Education is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Cwmbran to join a specialist education setting, supporting children and young people with additional learning needs.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, building positive relationships and helping pupils reach their full potential.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker or a graduate looking to move into education, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll be joining a supportive team where patience, consistency and a positive approach can make a real difference to pupils' everyday experiences.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant in Cwmbran, you'll work alongside teachers and other support staff, providing individualised assistance to pupils throughout the school day.

The role will involve:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small groups

• Helping children participate in classroom activities and structured learning

• Providing practical assistance with educational tasks and activities

• Encouraging independence, confidence and personal development

• Supporting pupils with communication and social interaction

• Helping manage emotional regulation and positive behaviour

• Providing consistent support with daily routines and transitions

• Using creative and engaging approaches to encourage learning

• Recognising individual needs and adapting your support accordingly

• Developing positive relationships with pupils and colleagues

• Contributing to a welcoming, inclusive and structured classroom environment

You could be supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• ADHD

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)

• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)

• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

• Sensory impairments and processing difficulties

• Physical disabilities and complex needs

Who We're Looking For

We're interested in people who are enthusiastic about working with children and young people and have the patience and understanding to support pupils with different learning needs.

You don't necessarily need to have worked in a school before. Experience in other people-focused environments can be equally valuable.

We'd particularly welcome applications from people with backgrounds in:

• Primary or secondary education

• SEN or ALN support

• Residential and childcare settings

• Health and social care

• Autism and behavioural support

• Youth work and mentoring

• Sports coaching or community support

The ideal candidate will be:

• Patient, approachable and empathetic

• Confident working with children and young people

• Able to adapt to different situations and individual needs

• Calm and positive when dealing with challenging behaviour

• A good communicator with strong interpersonal skills

• Reliable, proactive and hardworking

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team

• Passionate about helping young people develop and succeed

A CACHE Level 2, CACHE Level 3 or equivalent qualification in childcare, education or support work would be beneficial but is not essential.

What You'll Receive

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

• Full-time, long-term opportunity

• Urgent start available

• Consistent Monday to Friday working hours

• 8:30am – 3:30pm working day

• Specialist SEN school environment in Cwmbran

• Access to free CPD and additional SEN training

• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant

• Pension and employee benefits

• Opportunities to gain experience and progress within specialist education

Why Work with Vision for Education?

At Vision for Education, we work with schools throughout Cwmbran, Newport, Torfaen and Monmouthshire, connecting education professionals with opportunities where they can make a genuine difference.

We understand that working in SEN and ALN education can be incredibly rewarding, but also requires the right support around you.

From your initial application through to your placement, you'll have a dedicated consultant available to help, alongside opportunities to access further training and develop your skills.

We're interested in finding the right people for the right schools, not simply filling vacancies.

Apply Today

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

This is an urgent opportunity with an immediate start available. If you're looking for a full-time role where you can develop your experience and make a positive difference to young people, apply today!