Hereford | Flexible Supply Work | November 2026 Start
Studying Psychology and considering a career working with children?
If you're a Psychology graduate or currently studying Psychology at university and are interested in developing a career in education, SEND or child development, this could be the perfect opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a school setting.
Vision for Education is looking for compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support specialist primary and secondary schools across Hereford from November 2026.
As a leading education recruitment agency, we provide staff to SEND schools on a day-to-day basis. You'll initially join our supply register, giving you the flexibility to work around your studies or other commitments, with regular opportunities to move into long-term, part-time or full-time school placements.
The Role
You'll support children aged 2-19with a range of additional and complex needs, including:
- Autism (ASC)
- Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
- Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
- Complex physical and sensory needs
- Speech, language and communication needs
- Social, emotional and behavioural needs
Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
- Encouraging learning, communication and independence
- Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and wellbeing
- Using your understanding of child development and behaviour to build positive relationships
- Supporting sensory, communication and therapeutic activities
- Assisting with personal care, feeding and mobility where required
- Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals
- Observing and responding to individual pupils' needs and progress
Who We're Looking For
We're particularly interested in hearing from:
- Psychology graduates looking to begin a career in education
- Current Psychology students looking for valuable school-based experience
- Graduates considering careers in teaching, SEND, educational psychology, counselling or child development
- Candidates with previous experience working with children or young people
- Individuals with experience in care, support work, youth work or similar roles
Previous experience working in a school isn't essential. What's most important is that you're compassionate, patient, reliable and genuinely interested in understanding and supporting children with additional needs.
A Psychology degree or ongoing Psychology studies can provide an excellent foundation for this role, particularly your understanding of child development, behaviour, communication, emotional wellbeing and individual differences.
Why Join Vision for Education?
- Gain valuable hands-on experience working with children with SEND
- Put your Psychology knowledge into practice in a real-world setting
- Build experience for future careers in education, teaching or educational psychology
- Flexible work to suit your studies or lifestyle
- Experience across a variety of specialist schools
- Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions
- Ongoing SEND training and professional development
What Vision for Education Offer
- Competitive pay rates
- FREE training and CPD
- Dedicated consultant support
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
- A route into a rewarding care
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