Trainee SEN Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £93 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2026 |
| Location: | Caerphilly |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 217755 |
Summary
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.
Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking to start a rewarding career in education?
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.
No previous school experience? No problem - full training and ongoing support will be provided.
As a Trainee Learning Support Assistant, you will work with students aged 11-18, supporting pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including:
-
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
-
ADHD
ADHD
-
Dyslexia
Dyslexia
-
Social, emotional, and behavioural needs
Social, emotional, and behavioural needs
Your responsibilities will include:
-
Providing 1:1 and small group support
Providing 1:1 and small group support
-
Assisting students in the classroom
Assisting students in the classroom
-
Encouraging engagement and confidence in learning
Encouraging engagement and confidence in learning
-
Supporting positive behaviour and inclusion
Supporting positive behaviour and inclusion
-
Helping create a safe and supportive learning environment
Helping create a safe and supportive learning environment
We're seeking compassionate, motivated individuals who are eager to build a career in education. Ideal candidates may have experience in:
-
Education or tutoring
Education or tutoring
-
Care or support work
Care or support work
-
Youth work or coaching
Youth work or coaching
-
Social care or healthcare settings
Social care or healthcare settings
You should also have:
-
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-
A positive, proactive attitude
A positive, proactive attitude
-
A genuine passion for supporting young people
A genuine passion for supporting young people
-
Willingness to complete funded training
Willingness to complete funded training
-
The ability to obtain an Enhanced DBS check (full support provided)
The ability to obtain an Enhanced DBS check (full support provided)
✅ No classroom experience required - full training provided
✅ Weekly pay through PAYE
✅ 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
You'll gain access to a range of certified CPD courses, including:
-
Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant
Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant
-
Level 2 Safeguarding & KCSIE
Level 2 Safeguarding & KCSIE
-
Positive Behaviour Management
Positive Behaviour Management
You can also access advanced specialist training, including:
-
Understanding Autism
Understanding Autism
-
The Prevent Duty
The Prevent Duty
-
Thrive Approach for Emotional Well-being
Thrive Approach for Emotional Well-being
-
The Complete SEND Diploma
The Complete SEND Diploma
Further progression opportunities available through:
-
TeamTeach Training
TeamTeach Training
-
Cover Supervisor Courses
Cover Supervisor Courses
If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can inspire, support, and grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
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.
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.
Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking to start a rewarding career in education?
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.
No previous school experience? No problem - full training and ongoing support will be provided.
As a Trainee Learning Support Assistant, you will work with students aged 11-18, supporting pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including:
-
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
-
ADHD
ADHD
-
Dyslexia
Dyslexia
-
Social, emotional, and behavioural needs
Social, emotional, and behavioural needs
Your responsibilities will include:
-
Providing 1:1 and small group support
Providing 1:1 and small group support
-
Assisting students in the classroom
Assisting students in the classroom
-
Encouraging engagement and confidence in learning
Encouraging engagement and confidence in learning
-
Supporting positive behaviour and inclusion
Supporting positive behaviour and inclusion
-
Helping create a safe and supportive learning environment
Helping create a safe and supportive learning environment
We're seeking compassionate, motivated individuals who are eager to build a career in education. Ideal candidates may have experience in:
-
Education or tutoring
Education or tutoring
-
Care or support work
Care or support work
-
Youth work or coaching
Youth work or coaching
-
Social care or healthcare settings
Social care or healthcare settings
You should also have:
-
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-
A positive, proactive attitude
A positive, proactive attitude
-
A genuine passion for supporting young people
A genuine passion for supporting young people
-
Willingness to complete funded training
Willingness to complete funded training
-
The ability to obtain an Enhanced DBS check (full support provided)
The ability to obtain an Enhanced DBS check (full support provided)
✅ No classroom experience required - full training provided
✅ Weekly pay through PAYE
✅ 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
You'll gain access to a range of certified CPD courses, including:
-
Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant
Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant
-
Level 2 Safeguarding & KCSIE
Level 2 Safeguarding & KCSIE
-
Positive Behaviour Management
Positive Behaviour Management
You can also access advanced specialist training, including:
-
Understanding Autism
Understanding Autism
-
The Prevent Duty
The Prevent Duty
-
Thrive Approach for Emotional Well-being
Thrive Approach for Emotional Well-being
-
The Complete SEND Diploma
The Complete SEND Diploma
Further progression opportunities available through:
-
TeamTeach Training
TeamTeach Training
-
Cover Supervisor Courses
Cover Supervisor Courses
If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can inspire, support, and grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
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.