SEND Learning Support Assistant
- Special Needs
- Newport
- Flexible Working
Job description
Location: Ebbw Vale, South Wales
Pay: £92.63 per day
Contract: Full-time
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them reach their full potential?
A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Ebbw Vale. This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), supporting their development both in and beyond the classroom.
Whether you're looking to begin a career in education or already have experience supporting learners with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will:
- Support learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including autism, ADHD, and other complex physical and behavioural needs.
- Work closely with pupils aged 3-19 in both one-to-one and small group settings.
- Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning experiences that meet individual needs.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every learner can thrive.
- Encourage young people to become confident, ambitious, and valued members of their community.
About the School
This specialist school supports learners with a diverse range of additional learning needs, providing an inclusive and highly supportive educational environment.
The school caters for pupils from primary age through to sixth form, ensuring each learner receives the personalised support they need at every stage of their educational journey. Staff are committed to helping students become confident, independent individuals who are well prepared for their future pathways.
What We're Looking For
- A positive, caring, and patient approach.
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with ALN.
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
- The ability to remain adaptable, compassionate, and calm in a fast-paced environment.
- An Enhanced Child and Adult DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
- Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willingness to register.
- Two professional references.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Apply?
- Gain valuable experience within a specialist educational setting.
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people every day.
- Work alongside experienced and supportive professionals.
- Develop your skills and build a rewarding career in education.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today by uploading your CV and take the first step towards a rewarding career supporting children and young people with additional learning needs.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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