Classroom SEN Support

Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay Rate: £92.95 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year

⭐ Become a Classroom Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant in Newport!

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with diverse and complex needs? If so, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Classroom SEN Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Newport. This forward‑thinking provision supports children and young people aged 4–19 with Autism and associated learning difficulties. Spread across three sites in Newport, the school offers an exceptional learning environment with facilities such as independent living skills areas, a Rebound Therapy room, Soft Play and Sensory Rooms, Forest School spaces, and thoughtfully designed classrooms.

With small class sizes and a high level of staff support, you’ll be able to provide focused, individualised assistance that helps pupils access learning, build independence, and reach their full potential. This role offers the chance to make a genuine, daily impact on the lives of students who need it most.

Flexibility and resilience are key—you may work across different classrooms, age groups, and support needs throughout the week. Adapting your approach to ensure each learner receives tailored support will be central to your role.

 If you enjoy a dynamic environment and being part of a nurturing, forward‑thinking team, you’ll feel right at home here.

What We’re Looking For

• Resilient, patient, and understanding attitude
• Experience supporting children or individuals with SEN and challenging behaviours
• Ability to deliver consistent 1:1 and small group support
• Someone who thrives in a flexible, fast-paced SEN setting, adapting quickly to new challenges
• Skills in managing and de-escalating behaviour effectively
• Commitment to boosting pupil engagement and emotional development
• Dedication to creating an inclusive learning environment

✅Requirements (or willingness to obtain at your own cost)

To demonstrate your commitment to working in education, you must either hold or be prepared to apply for the following:

• Must be 18 or over
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• An Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• At least two professional references covering 24 months of employment

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay
• Dedicated recruitment consultant support
• A wide range of free online courses and discounted CPD opportunities
• Access to both temporary and permanent roles across local partnership schools

Start Your SEN Journey Today!

If you're resilient, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs, this role will give you the chance to shine.

Apply now by sending your CV and start your journey as an SEN Teaching Assistant today!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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