Trainee SEN Learning Support Assistant

Kickstart Your Career in Education - Trainee SEN Learning Support Assistant | Caerphilly

Location:

Caerphilly |

Hours:

8:30am - 3:00pm, Monday to Friday (Term-Time Only) | Pay: £93 per day via PAYE (paid weekly) |

Start Date:

7th September 2026 | Opportunity to begin during the summer term to meet the school and gain valuable experience before the summer break.

Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and caring individuals to join secondary schools across Caerphilly as Trainee SEN Learning Support Assistants. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to gain classroom experience, develop new skills, and make a real difference in the lives of young people.

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils aged 11-18.
• Assisting students within the classroom setting.
• Encouraging engagement and building confidence in learning.
• Supporting positive behaviour and inclusion.
• Helping create a safe and supportive learning environment.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• ADHD
• Dyslexia
• Social, emotional and behavioural needs

• Education or tutoring
• Care or support work
• Youth work or coaching
• Social care or healthcare settings

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Willingness to complete funded training.
• The ability to obtain an Enhanced DBS check (full support provided).

• Free accredited online training courses:
  Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant, Level 2 Safeguarding & KCSIE, Positive Behaviour Management.
• Advanced specialist training:
  Understanding Autism, The Prevent Duty, Thrive Approach for Emotional Well‑being, The Complete SEND Diploma.
• Further progression opportunities:
  Team Teach Training, Cover Supervisor Courses.

• Weekly pay through PAYE (£93 per day).
• Free accredited online training courses.
• Hands‑on experience in local secondary schools.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Excellent opportunities for long‑term career progression in education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

This advert is for a temporary position, with the option for the role to become permanent 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" and may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all 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 is provided.