Full Time SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and training opportunities

Long-term/permanent opportunities

Holiday pay included

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) for a full-time role in Merthyr Tydfil. The position offers daily pay of £92.63 and is based at a specialist SEN school.

The role involves supporting pupils with diverse needs, working with teachers and therapists, and delivering individual and small-group interventions. A strong commitment to inclusive education is essential.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) or willingness to register.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Two professional references covering the last two years.
• Genuine interest in supporting children with additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including ASD/ADHD and complex needs.
• Work with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored support.
• Provide one-to-one and small group interventions.
• Help pupils develop communication, social, and emotional skills.
• Support students in lessons, activities, and throughout the school day.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Resilient

Experience in care/education

Relationship building

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) | Full-Time | Merthyr Tydfil

£92.63 per day

Location: Merthyr Tydfil | Full Academic Year | Special Educational Needs School

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional learning needs? Do you have the patience, empathy, and enthusiasm to help young people thrive? A specialist SEN school in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis for the upcoming academic year.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day while gaining valuable experience within a specialist educational setting.

About the Role

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and complex needs
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored support
• Provide one-to-one and small group interventions
• Help pupils develop communication, social, and emotional skills
• Support students in lessons, activities, and throughout the school day
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

Who We're Looking For

This role would suit someone who:

• Has a caring, patient, and resilient nature
• Enjoys working with children and young people with additional needs
• Has experience in care, support work, youth work, residential care, sports coaching, or education
• Can build positive relationships and encourage pupil confidence
• Is considering a long-term career in education, psychology, therapy, or social care

Requirements

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) or willingness to register
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Two professional references covering the last two years
• A genuine interest in supporting children with additional learning needs

What You'll Receive

• £92.63 per day, paid weekly
• Access to free and discounted CPD and training opportunities
• Experience within a highly rewarding specialist education setting
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment

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.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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.

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