About the role
Care to Classroom Support Assistant – SEND Schools (Hereford)
Location: Hereford
Type: Full-Time / Long-Term
Salary: £92–£100 per day (depending on experience and/or qualifications)
Start Date: September 2026.
The School and Role
Vision for Education are working with a range of SEND schools across Hereford to recruit compassionate and dedicated individuals from care, healthcare, and support backgrounds who are looking to transition into education.
These specialist schools support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and complex needs. Many pupils require personal care, emotional support, sensory provision, and communication support throughout the school day.
As a Care to Classroom Support Assistant, you will use your existing care experience to support pupils with their daily needs while helping them engage in learning, develop independence, and feel safe and valued in a school environment.
Full support, guidance, and SEND-focused CPD will be provided to help you transition confidently into an education setting.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide personal and emotional care for pupils with complex needs
2. Support communication using visual and alternative methods
3. Assist with feeding, mobility, and hygiene where required
4. Support pupils in classroom learning and sensory activities
5. Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
6. Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff
As a Care to Classroom Support Assistant with Vision for Education, You Will Receive:
Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
Social and networking events.
Pension contributions.
CPD to help with your professional development.
Access to a dedicated consultant.
About Vision for Education
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.