SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

•     Salary ranging from £462.80 - £525 per week
•     Opportunity to work alongside a Sunday times top 10 UK employer
•     Full time and part time positions available
•     Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning difficulties?
•     Opportunity to work alongside and support pupils with a variety of learning difficulties
•     Your own personal consultant to guide you throughout your process and teaching career 

Full Time - Ystrad Mynach

Vision for Education is actively seeking enthusiastic, adaptable, and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work alongside pupils with a variety of learning needs in an ALN school situated in Ystrad Mynach.  This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role where you’ll have the opportunity to positively impact young lives and help students develop and grow in a supportive learning environment.

What We Offer:

•     Excellent rate of pay - £462.80 - £525 per week
•     Full-time & part-time roles available
•     Opportunities to work alongside pupils with a variety of different needs (ALN)
•     A dedicated consultant to guide you throughout your career
•     Access to specialist training & professional development
•     Long-term and short-term placements available

The Role:

You will be supporting pupils with various additional learning needs (ALN), including:

• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)
• SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)
• ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition)
• PMLD (Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties)
• PD (Physical Disabilities)
• EBD (Emotional and behavioural difficulties)

As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups to aid learning and development.
• Assist with classroom activities, ensuring lessons are engaging and accessible.
• Adapt learning materials to meet the individual needs of pupils.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents/carers.
• Encourage independence and confidence in students.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers and other teaching assistants in smaller class settings.

What We’re Looking For:

•     Experience supporting children or young people in an education, care, or support setting.
•     A positive, patient, and adaptable approach to learning support.
•     Ability to manage behaviour positively and effectively.
•     Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.
•     Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 3) – preferred but not essential!

If you have experience in youth work, care, or similar support roles, we’d still love to hear from you!

Why Join Vision for Education?

• A Times Top 10 UK Employer – we value and support our staff.
• Long-term career development – opportunities to upskill and progress.
• Flexible work options – full-time and part-time available.
• The chance to truly make a difference in the lives of young learners.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where you can have a real impact, click APPLY NOW or get in touch for more information!

We look forward to hearing from you.

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