SEN & Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Location: Caerphilly CF81
Hours: Full-Time | Term Time Only | Monday-Friday, 08:30 - 15:00
Pay: £100 per day via PAYE weekly pay
Start Date: 7th of September 2026
We're looking for dedicated and nurturing individuals to support students with additional learning needs in a welcoming secondary school setting. Whether you have experience in SEN, care work, youth support, coaching, or simply a genuine desire to make a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity to build a rewarding career in education.
About the SchoolYou'll be joining a lively, inclusive secondary school in Caerphilly that is committed to ensuring every student reaches their full potential. The staff team is supportive, collaborative, and passionate about creating an environment where all learners feel valued, understood, and empowered to succeed.
Your RoleAs an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting students with a range of additional learning needs, both in and out of the classroom. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you'll help create a positive and inclusive learning environment where students can develop confidence, independence, and resilience.
You'll:
Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with additional learning needs
Adapt activities and explanations to meet individual learning styles and abilities
Support students with emotional regulation, communication, and social development
Encourage engagement, independence, and participation in lessons
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to implement support strategies
Promote a calm, safe, and nurturing environment where students feel supported and understood
Celebrate progress and achievements, helping every student reach their potential
We're looking for someone who is:
Patient, empathetic, and genuinely committed to supporting young people
Calm under pressure and able to respond positively to challenging situations
An excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills
Flexible, proactive, and adaptable to the changing needs of students
Experienced in (or eager to gain experience in) SEN support, care work, youth work, coaching, or educational settings
Passionate about inclusion and making a meaningful difference in students' lives
DBS-checked (or happy to apply)
If you've supported individuals with additional needs, worked in care, volunteered with young people, or are considering a future career in education, psychology, or therapy, you already have many of the qualities we're looking for.
Why You'll Love ItWork in supportive schools across Caerphilly
Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with weekdays only, term-time hours, and consistent schedules
Gain valuable experience and build career foundations in:
SEN Teaching
Educational Psychology
Speech and Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Behaviour and Pastoral Support
Youth and Community Work
Bring your patience. Bring your compassion. Bring your commitment to helping young people succeed.
If you're ready to support, encourage, and inspire students to achieve their very best, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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