SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay Rate: £92.63 per day (paid weekly)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: September 2026 Start

Teaching Assistant (SEN)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic SEN provision, supporting young people aged 3-19 with a range of disabilities and Additional Learning Needs (ALN). Whether you're looking to begin your career in education or already have experience working within educational or SEN settings, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting learning, embraces creative approaches, and understands that every learner's journey is unique. The ideal candidate will be committed to helping young people reach their full potential through patience, encouragement, and tailored support.

To thrive in this role, you will be compassionate, resilient, open-minded, and proactive in your approach. In return, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and see firsthand the positive impact your support can have. We celebrate individuality, maintain high professional standards, and place safeguarding at the heart of everything we do.

What would this look like?

• Offering 1:1 support or dedicated time to small groups
• Delivering a tailored curriculum, encouraging confidence and redefining what traditional learning looks like
• Mentoring for academic achievement, personal development, well-being, resilience and preparation for the next steps

How you will stand out:

• Experience working within SEN educational environments
• Able to lead with confidence
• A compassionate and empathetic educator
• A dedication to safeguarding procedures and always following staff protocol

To be eligible for this role, you must be 18+ and either already have or be happy to apply for:

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the update service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training (provided)
• At least two professional references covering a 24-month period

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay (weekly)

• Your own dedicated recruitment consultant
• Access to free training and discounted CPD courses
• Opportunities for both temporary and permanent roles across local schools

If any of the above resonates with you, we would love to help you start your teaching journey. Please apply with your CV and we will be in touch!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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