⭐ 1-to-1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start – Bridgend Location: Bridgend, South Wales Pay: £13.75 per hour / £89.38 per day Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday Start Date: Immediate Make a Real Difference – Join a Leading SEN School in Bridgend Today Are you passionate about Special Educational Needs (SEN) and looking for a rewarding career supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) ? We’re searching for a caring, proactive, and dedicated 1-to-1 SEN Support Assistant to join a thriving specialist school in Bridgend. Whether you have professional experience or have supported individuals personally, this full-time role offers the perfect pathway into a career in education —no teaching qualification required Key Responsibilities: Deliver 1-to-1 support to pupils with ALN during lessons, breaks, and daily routines. Assist with personal care tasks (e.g. toileting and feeding), promoting dignity and independence. Use positive behaviour management techniques to support emotional regulation and learning. Participate in specialist training sessions to boost your SEN knowledge and career prospects. Build consistent, trusting relationships to help pupils feel secure and supported. ✅ Ideal Candidate Will Have: Personal or professional experience in ALN/SEN support. A compassionate, patient, and adaptable mindset. Excellent communication skills and the ability to follow structured routines. A willingness to apply for an Enhanced DBS (support provided). Registration or willingness to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) (we’ll guide you). What We Offer: Competitive pay : £89.38/day or £13.75/hour Full-time, long-term role with career progression Ongoing professional development through free, accredited training Opportunity to work in a rewarding, supportive school environment Make a tangible difference in the lives of children with additional needs Apply Now Ready to step into a fulfilling, impactful role? If you’re compassionate, committed, and eager to grow within the education and SEN sector, we want to hear from you Click "Apply Now" and submit your CV to be contacted within 48 hours. 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.