Description
Learning Support Assistant – SEN School (Ystrad Mynach)
Location: Ystrad Mynach
Job Type: Full-time & Part-time available
Pay: From £83.85 per day
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work in a specialist SEN school in Ystrad Mynach. This school supports pupils aged 3 to 19 with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down’s syndrome, and cerebral palsy.
About the Role:
Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN
Assist teachers in delivering engaging, sensory-based, and structured lessons
Support pupils with their communication, social, and emotional development
Help students with personal care needs (if required)
Work closely with therapists, teachers, and families to create a nurturing learning environment
What We’re Looking For:
✔️ Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience desirable but not essential)
✔️ A patient, caring, and proactive approach to learning support
✔️ Strong communication and teamwork skills
✔️ A valid DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)
✔️ Right to work in the UK
What We Offer:
✨ Competitive daily pay (£83.85+)
✨ Flexible working options (full-time & part-time)
✨ Ongoing SEN training and professional development
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where every day makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today by sending your CV or contact Teaching Personnel for more details.
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.
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