At a Glance
- Tasks: Support primary-aged pupils with Autism and additional learning needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join a leading education recruitment agency trusted by schools across South Wales.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Immediate starts available; excellent pathways into teaching and related careers.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting children; experience in care or education is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 47410 - 54980 £ per year.
SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Immediate & September 2026 Starts Available
Salary: £474.10 - £549.80 per week
Working Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Full-time and part-time SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities available across Newport and surrounding areas.
Immediate starts and September 2026 positions available within specialist autism provisions, ALN resource bases, SEN schools, and mainstream primary settings.
Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and additional learning needs.
Join one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and a trusted partner to schools across South Wales.
Flexible working options to suit your availability and career goals.
Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities available.
Looking for SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs in Newport? Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Additional Learning Needs (ALN), and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)? Vision for Education is seeking dedicated, caring, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils within a specialist autism provision and a range of ALN settings across Newport and the surrounding areas.
Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, a graduate looking to start a career in education, or someone with transferable skills from care, youth work, support services, residential childcare, or health and social care, this is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist SEN experience while making a genuine impact on pupils' educational journeys.
The Role of an SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Support primary-aged pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated learning needs within a highly specialised educational environment.
- Help pupils develop communication skills, emotional regulation, independence, social interaction, and confidence.
- Create a calm, nurturing, and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and able to achieve their full potential.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to develop specialist experience in autism education, SEN support, behaviour support, and therapeutic approaches to learning.
What We Offer:
- Competitive weekly pay between £474.10 and £549.80 per week.
- Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
- Immediate and September 2026 start dates available.
- Opportunities within specialist autism provisions, SEN schools, ALN resource bases, and mainstream schools.
- Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
- Access to free CPD, specialist SEN training, and professional development courses.
- Long-term, short-term, and flexible placements available.
- Excellent pathways into teaching, pastoral support, psychology, therapy, and wider education careers.
- Valuable classroom experience supporting children with additional needs.
