Location: Ystrad Mynach, South Wales
Pay Rate: £92.63 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Immediate start & for Sept 2026
⭐Join Us as a SEN Support Worker!
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people?
We’re looking for a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Worker to provide 1:1 support within our partnered special school in Ystrad Mynach.
This is a hands‑on and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll be working with pupils aged 3–19 across all key stages, supporting learners who may find traditional classroom environments challenging. Your key focus will be helping pupils feel safe, understood, confident, and supported to make progress.
We’re seeking someone who is calm, patient, and resilient, with the ability to build positive relationships and use effective strategies to manage behaviour and maintain engagement. Being able to stay composed under pressure while bringing a caring, proactive approach is essential.
This is a performance‑based role, measured by how effectively you support, motivate, and engage with both pupils and school staff. Schools are looking for someone who is flexible across age groups, willing to get involved, and happy to fully immerse themselves in the school environment. When schools see this commitment from you, there is genuine potential for a long‑term career opportunity.
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and ready to get stuck in, this role could be the perfect next step for you.
What We’re Looking For
- A resilient, patient, and understanding attitude
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and challenging behaviours
- Ability to deliver consistent 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
- Skills to implement strategies for managing and de-escalating behaviour
- Commitment to encouraging engagement, confidence, and emotional development
- Willingness to assist with personal care, mobility, and sensory needs when required
- Dedication to creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment
Requirements✅
We’ll guide you through the process of obtaining:
- Must be 18 or over
- Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
- Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service
- Level 2 Safeguarding training
- Two professional references covering the last 24 months
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive daily pay
- Dedicated consultant support
- Free online courses & discounted CPD opportunities
- Access to temporary and permanent roles in local schools
Ready to Start Your SEN Journey?
If you’re passionate about helping young people thrive and want a rewarding role in education, we’d love to hear from you!
Submit your CV today and take the next step in your career.
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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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