Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Title: ALN / SEN Teaching Assistant
Setting: Learning Resource Base (Primary)
Location: NP19
Contract Type: Full Time
Pay: Weekly pay

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a resilient and confident ALN/SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a Learning Resource Base (LRB) in a primary school setting. This role is suited to someone who is emotionally strong, calm under pressure, and comfortable supporting pupils with very challenging behaviour and complex additional needs.

This is a highly rewarding role, but it does require patience, consistency and a strong understanding of behaviour support.

About the Role

• Support pupils within a specialist LRB environment
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who present with complex ALN/SEN
• Support children with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, SLD and emotional regulation difficulties
• Use consistent behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Support pupils during moments of dysregulation, distress or challenging behaviour
• Help pupils access learning through adapted, specialist approaches
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and specialist staff
• Maintain clear boundaries while providing a calm, nurturing presence

The Ideal Candidate

• Emotionally resilient and confident in challenging environments
• Experience working with ALN/SEN, SEMH or behaviour support (schools, LRBs, care, youth work or similar)
• Calm, patient and able to remain composed under pressure
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Able to build trust with pupils who struggle with regulation and engagement
• Willing to follow behaviour plans and specialist strategies consistently
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Please note: This role requires mental and emotional resilience, not physical strength.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay
• Access to free CPD including Behaviour Management, Autism Awareness, Team Teach & Safeguarding
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities within specialist settings
• A meaningful role making a real difference to pupils who need stability and understanding

If you are a strong, resilient Teaching Assistant who thrives in specialist environments and wants to make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like more information, please contact the Newport Primary team on 01633 370 633 / cedrick.matondo@teachingpersonnel.com

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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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