Secondary 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Connex - Wales; Swansea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex - Wales is seeking a dedicated Secondary 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in an inclusive school setting. This full-time, long-term role involves assisting with personal care and learning, aimed at fostering the pupil's social and emotional well-being. The position will start in September, offering competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Free access to SEND Toolkit skills development

Funded formal qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 weeks experience within a classroom environment.
• DBS on Update Service or willing to obtain one.
• EWC registered.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil on a 1:1 basis.
• Assist with personal care.
• Promote social and emotional development.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Patience

Personal care experience

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

At least Level 2 SEND

Job description

Job Title: Secondary 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Start Date: September

Position: Full Time, Long Term

Requirements: Qualified Teaching Assistant or minimum of 12 weeks experience within a classroom environment. DBS on Update Service or willing to obtain one. EWC registered. Experience with personal care needed.

About the role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated practitioner to support a pupil on a 1:1 basis. Your role will include assisting with personal care, supporting the pupil with their learning, and promoting their social and emotional development.

About the school:

Our client is an inclusive comprehensive school providing a wide range of opportunities. The school is passionate about providing a caring and supportive environment where achievement of all kinds is valued and celebrated.

The role starts in September and has the potential to be long-term for the right candidate.

Benefits of working with Connex Education:

• Competitive daily rate.
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package, comprising over 24 courses.
• Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, and Level 5 TEFL.
• Career progression via our TA to Tutor conversion course.
• Wellbeing programme and training for life in a 21st-century classroom.
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities.

To express interest, please apply here or send your CV. Alternatively, call the office with your questions.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Wales is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity, assessing candidates based on merit alone.

Connex Education Wales is an employment agency and employment business.