SEN Classroom Support Assistant

⭐September 2026 – Join Teaching Personnel as SEN Classroom Support Assistant!⭐

Location: Bridgend
Pay Rate: £92.63 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year 

⭐ The Role

Teaching Personnel is seeking a resilient, compassionate SEN Classroom Support Assistant to join a welcoming and well-supported Special Educational Needs (SEN) school. You will support pupils aged 3–19 with Autism and a range of additional learning needs, helping them to thrive both academically and personally.

The School Environment

This inclusive and highly supportive school caters for pupils with a variety of needs, including Autism (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). The school is thoughtfully organised into Primary, Secondary, Post-16, and a dedicated Autism and Complex Needs Centre.

The school offers an inspiring, well-equipped learning environment with excellent facilities and small class sizes. Each class benefits from strong staffing ratios, typically consisting of a teacher supported by a skilled team of support assistants.

Key features include:

• A nurturing, structured environment with consistent routines where pupils feel safe and confident
• Strong staff–pupil relationships, supporting trust and positive engagement
• A focus on individual communication approaches, enabling every pupil to express themselves effectively
• A culture where pupil voice is valued, with opportunities to join school council, eco groups, and wellbeing initiatives

Pupils are happy, respectful, and eager to learn, creating a positive and rewarding environment for staff.

⭐Key Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with SEN/ALN and challenging behaviours
• Deliver tailored 1:1 and small‑group support
• Help pupils access the curriculum through personalised interventions
• Use effective behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies
• Promote engagement, confidence, and emotional development
• Assist with mobility, sensory, and physical support needs

Here, flexibility and resilience aren’t just helpful… they’re essential. You may move between different classrooms, age groups, and needs throughout the week, adapting your approach to ensure every learner receives the right support at the right moment.

 If you love a challenge and enjoy being part of a nurturing, forward-thinking team, then this could be the role for you!

✅Educator Requirements

• Experience working with children or individuals with SEN, or transferable experience from care, youth support, or similar roles
• Must be 18+
• EWC registration (or willingness to obtain — we can help!)
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• At least two professional references covering 24 months

What Teaching Personnel can offer you!

• Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability!
• Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent positions
• Dedicated recruitment consultant support all through your placements
• A wide range of free online courses and discounted CPD opportunities

Start Your SEN Journey Today!

If you're resilient, adaptable, and passionate about making a real difference for children with additional learning needs, this role is your chance to shine.

Apply now  or send your CV to: millie.crocker@teachingpersonnel.com
Or get in touch to hear about other exciting roles we have available!

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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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