SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: Newport, South Wales NP20
Pay: £90+ per day (Paid weekly)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year
Passionate about sport, psychology, education, or mentoring young people?
We're looking for energetic, driven individuals who want to make a genuine difference in students' lives. SEN education is far more dynamic than a traditional classroom setting, offering the opportunity to use your skills, personality, and interests to help young people succeed.
Whether you're a sports coach, psychology graduate, aspiring teacher, recent graduate, or someone with a strong background in leadership, mentoring, or team environments, we'd love to hear from you.
What your day could look like:
Delivering and supporting engaging sporting, enrichment, and classroom activities
Using coaching and mentoring techniques to build confidence and resilience
Supporting learning in small groups and helping students achieve academic goals
Providing 1:1 behavioural and emotional support
Assisting teachers in delivering creative and interactive lessons
Building positive relationships and acting as a role model for pupils
Encouraging students to develop both academically and personally
This is a rewarding role where your ability to motivate, coach, and inspire can have a lasting impact on a young person's future.
Who We’re Looking For
Confidence and previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (experience is a bonus, confidence is essential!)
May have experience in support and care work
Calm, patient, and resilient individuals who can adapt to change
Someone who thrives in an ever‑changing SEN environment
Strong communication skills and a clear commitment to safeguarding
Requirements (or willingness to obtain)
To work in 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
Two professional references covering a 24‑month period
(Don’t worry, Teaching Personnel will guide and support you through the process.)
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
Competitive daily pay
Your own dedicated recruitment consultant
Access to free training and discounted CPD courses
Opportunities for both temporary and permanent roles across local schools
Ready to Start Your SEN Journey?
If you’re adaptable, compassionate, and ready to make a genuine impact, this role gives you the chance to shine every single day.
Apply now with your CV and take your next step as an SEN Support Assistant in Newport!
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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