Special Needs Teaching Assistant – September Start Chepstow | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Potential Permanent Position
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional learning needs?
Now Education is seeking caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Chepstow from September. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils with a range of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD).
Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or someone with relevant care or support experience looking to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
Working closely with Teachers and other support staff, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
- Supporting pupils' learning, communication, and social development.
- Encouraging engagement and participation in classroom activities.
- Assisting with classroom organisation and lesson preparation.
- Managing behaviour positively and effectively.
- Supporting pupils with personal care needs, including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene where required.
- Building positive relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued, and supported.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for individuals who are:
- Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
- Patient, adaptable, and resilient.
- Experienced in working with SEN, disabilities, care, support work, or similar settings.
- Strong team players with excellent communication skills.
- Available between 1 and 5 days per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am – 3:30pm).
Manual Handling training is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to secure a permanent role with the school.
- Flexible working options to suit your availability.
- Rewarding work where every day makes a difference.
- Supportive school environment and experienced staff team.
- Gain valuable SEN experience and develop your career in education.
- Term-time only working pattern.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can positively impact the lives of children and young people every day, apply today and become part of a team that truly changes lives.
INDDP
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: From £14.24 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- How many days can you work 8.30-3.30 per week?
- Tell me about your experience whether that is personal or professional working with children with additional needs?
- Do you hold an enhanced child or child and adult dbs?
- Are you registered with the EWC?
Work Location: In person
