About the role
Creative Arts Support Assistant – Cwmbran
Start date: September 2025 (Long-Term Role)
The School and Role
Vision for Education is looking to appoint a passionate and imaginative Creative Arts Support Assistant to work across a cluster of supportive ALN schools in Cwmbran. Starting in September 2025, this long-term role offers a unique opportunity to use your creativity to support young people with a range of additional learning needs (ALN), including autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
You’ll be working in both primary and specialist settings, using creative strategies—such as art, music, movement, and drama—to inspire engagement, build emotional resilience, and encourage self-expression. This role is ideal for someone who believes in the power of the arts to enhance learning and improve wellbeing in an inclusive environment.
To succeed as a Creative Arts Support Assistant, you will need to be adaptable, calm, and confident in a range of classroom environments. Your creativity, patience, and ability to build meaningful relationships will help you make a genuine difference to the lives of the children you support.
Requirements
We are looking for someone who:
1. Has experience working with children or young people, ideally in educational or care settings
2. Is confident supporting pupils with ALN, including autism and SEMH
3. Brings creativity, positivity, and a flexible approach to each day
4. Can communicate effectively and work collaboratively with staff and pupils
5. Has a passion for helping children develop both academically and emotionally
Desirable (but not essential):
6. A background in creative subjects such as art, drama, music, or creative therapy
7. Experience in ALN bases, pupil referral units or alternative provision
What We Offer
As a Creative Arts Support Assistant, you will benefit from:
8. Competitive daily pay, paid via PAYE with no hidden deductions
9. A guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
10. Social and networking opportunities with other professionals
11. Access to free CPD, including training in behaviour, safeguarding and ALN support
12. Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant
13. Pension contributions to support your future
About Us
Vision for Education is a leading education recruitment agency committed to improving the lives of children and young people. We support professionals who are passionate about inclusive education and provide them with the tools and placements to thrive.
We are proud to welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality and inclusion across everything we do.