SEN PRIMARY TEACHING ASSISTANT

Vision for Education Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD

Pension contributions

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools across Swansea on a flexible supply basis. This is an excellent opportunity to gain flexible work while making a real difference to children with additional learning needs.

The role offers ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant and access to free CPD and specialist training in SEN, ALN, Autism, behaviour management, and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN or ALN.
• Experience as Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), ALN Teaching Assistant, SEN Support Assistant, Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Nursery Practitioner, Youth Worker, or Support Worker is desirable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEN and ALN in the classroom.
• Deliver one-to-one support and small-group interventions.
• Work closely with the class teacher to support learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Promote an inclusive, positive, and engaging learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Work flexibly across a variety of primary schools throughout Swansea.

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistants required for primary schools within Swansea

About the role

SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs in Swansea

Vision for Education is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools across Swansea on a flexible supply basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain flexible work while making a real difference to children with additional learning needs.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and other learning difficulties.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEN Support Worker, Care Worker, Support Worker, or Youth Worker, we would love to hear from you.

SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support children with SEN and ALN in the classroom.
• Deliver one-to-one support and small-group interventions.
• Work closely with the class teacher to support learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Promote an inclusive, positive, and engaging learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Work flexibly across a variety of primary schools throughout Swansea.

Requirements

To be considered for these Teaching Assistant jobs in Swansea, you'll ideally have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN or ALN.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), ALN Teaching Assistant, SEN Support Assistant, Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Nursery Practitioner, Youth Worker, or Support Worker (desirable).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and additional learning needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay from £92.56 per day (PAYE).
• Flexible supply Teaching Assistant work to suit your availability.
• Opportunities to work in a range of welcoming primary schools across Swansea.
• Free CPD and specialist training in SEN, ALN, Autism, behaviour management, and safeguarding.
• Pension contributions.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term, short-term, and permanent Teaching Assistant positions.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, specialising in Teaching Assistant jobs, ALN and school support staff positions.

We work with primary, secondary, and specialist schools across Swansea and South Wales, matching talented education professionals with rewarding opportunities.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and vetting checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.