SEMH Teaching Assistant – Supportive Career Growth Aberdare

Vetro Recruitment; Cwmdare; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a temporary contract in Aberdare, Wales. The role focuses on supporting learners in a specialist setting, primarily with Key Stage 3 and 4 students facing SEMH, SEBD, and EBD, delivering tailored assistance and safeguarding.

The position offers a competitive daily rate and opportunities for ongoing professional development within a supportive recruitment framework.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 months experience working with children, preferably within SEMH, SEBD or EBD settings.
• Support or registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) – assistance available for registration.
• A current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• References covering the last two years with no gaps in employment.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting classroom activities for learners in Key Stage 3 and 4, ensuring engagement and progress.
• Assisting with lesson delivery and preparing classrooms based on teachers’ plans.
• Maintaining classroom control and managing behaviour effectively with positive behaviour support strategies.
• Working flexibly to meet the needs of individual students and adapting to changing daily requirements.
• Supporting the implementation of the school's behaviour management policies to create a safe learning environment.
• Supporting day-to-day operations in the setting to promote high standards of care and safeguarding.

Skills

SEMH experience

SEBD experience

EBD understanding

Right to work in UK

Job description

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a temporary contract in Aberdare, Wales. The role focuses on supporting learners in a specialist setting, primarily with Key Stage 3 and 4 students facing SEMH, SEBD, and EBD, delivering tailored assistance and safeguarding.

The position offers a competitive daily rate and opportunities for ongoing professional development within a supportive recruitment framework.