Health & Social Care Student To SEN Teaching Assistant

Hereford Source: WhatJobs

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Hereford | Flexible Supply Work | November 2026 Start

Have a Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care qualification and want to work in SEN education?

If you've studied Health & Social Care and are looking to use your skills in a rewarding educational environment, this could be the perfect opportunity to take your next step into a career supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Vision for Education is looking for compassionate and reliable SEN Teaching Assistants to support specialist schools across Hereford from November 2026.

As a leading education recruitment agency, we provide staff to SEND schools on a day-to-day basis. You'll initially join our supply register, offering flexible work around your availability, with regular opportunities to move into long-term, part-time or full-time school placements.

Please note: candidates will be expected to work across both primary and secondary SEN settings , supporting pupils of different ages and with a range of additional needs.

The Role

You’ll support children and young people across primary and secondary settings, working with pupils with a range of additional and complex needs, including:

Autism (ASC)
Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Complex physical and sensory needs
Speech, language and communication needs
Social, emotional and behavioural needs

Your responsibilities may include:

Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
Encouraging learning, communication and independence
Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
Assisting with sensory and communication activities
Supporting pupils to develop confidence and life skills
Assisting with personal care, feeding and mobility where required
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of children and young people

Who We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have:

A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care
Experience working in care, support work or healthcare
Experience supporting children, young people or adults with additional needs
An interest in developing a career in SEN education
A patient, compassionate and supportive approach

Your Health & Social Care qualification could provide an excellent foundation for working in SEN, particularly your understanding of care, safeguarding, communication, wellbeing, individual needs and supporting vulnerable people .

Previous experience working in a school is beneficial but not essential . What's most important is that you're reliable, patient and passionate about helping children and young people reach their potential.

Why Join Vision for Education?

Use your Health & Social Care qualification in a rewarding educational setting
Gain experience across both primary and secondary SEN schools
Develop valuable experience working with children and young people with additional needs
Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
Experience across a variety of specialist schools
Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent roles
Ongoing SEND training and professional development