Teaching Assistant - Secondary School (Year 7 ALN Support) Expiring soon

Newport, South Wales
£93 - £98 per day
Full-time | Term-time only
Start dates available: April 2026 or September 2026

Are you looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant job in Newport supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in a secondary school setting?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 7 ALN class within a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Newport. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain practical experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, anxiety, and additional learning needs.

This opportunity is particularly suited to aspiring teachers, psychology graduates, youth workers, SEN support staff, or education professionals looking to develop specialist classroom experience.

As a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Newport, you will support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN / ALN) both 1:1 and in small group settings, helping them access learning and build confidence within the classroom environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 SEN support within a Year 7 ALN class
• Supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Supporting pupils with ADHD and attention difficulties
• Supporting pupils with anxiety and emotional regulation needs
• Assisting pupils with mobility and physical support where required
• Delivering small-group learning interventions
• Supporting behaviour regulation and classroom engagement
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCo

This role offers excellent experience for anyone interested in secondary SEN education, behaviour support roles, or education psychology pathways.

The school is a well-established Newport secondary school with a strong reputation for inclusive education and structured ALN support provision. Staff benefit from a supportive leadership team and access to excellent SEN resources.

The school is easily accessible from:

• Newport
• Cardiff (via A48 / M4)
• Cwmbran