SEN Support Assistant

Location: Ystrad Mynach, South Wales
Pay Rate: £89.38 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year

Become a Special Education Needs (SEN) Support Assistant in Ystrad Mynach!

Do you thrive in a role where every day brings something new? Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with diverse and complex needs? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Teaching Personnel is looking for a committed SEN Support Assistant to work across a dynamic specialist SEN school in Ystrad Mynach, supporting pupils aged 3–19. This is a school where no two days are the same — and that’s exactly what makes it so rewarding!

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, you’ll fit right in!

What You’ll Do

• Offering personalised 1:1 and small-group support, tailored to each pupil’s individual needs
• Moving between classes and age groups with confidence and adaptability
• Using effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Assisting with personal care, mobility, and sensory regulation where required
• Encouraging emotional wellbeing, engagement, and independence
• Working closely with teachers and support staff to maintain a safe, consistent, and inclusive learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• A calm, patient, and resilient mindset — essential in a school where routines and needs can change daily
  • Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (desirable but not essential but must be confident)
  • Someone who thrives in a flexible, fast-paced SEN setting, adapting quickly to new challenges
  • Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to safeguarding

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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