Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate £92

Free CPD training

Referral scheme

PAYE payroll

Job summary

TeacherActive are seeking an ALN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Caerphilly, starting in September. The role is a temporary, long‑term position with the potential to become permanent, and requires you to work 1 on 1 with pupils who have Special Educational Needs.

Manual Handling experience is essential. As a member of the TeacherActive supply team you’ll be paid PAYE at £92 per day, with a competitive rate across roles.

Qualifications

• Experience working with ALN and pupils with special educational needs.
• Ability to adapt and think quickly in a classroom setting.
• Proven ability to work 1 on 1 with students and support teachers.

Responsibilities

• Work 1 on 1 with ALN pupils to support learning.
• Assist the class teacher with preparation and classroom management.
• Follow instructions and maintain a positive, hardworking attitude.

Skills

Experience with ALN

1-on-1 support

Manual Handling

Job description

ALN Teaching Assistant

Caerphilly

September

£92 per day

Are you a highly experienced Teaching Assistant / TA looking for a new role that allows for flexibility?

Can you follow instruction whilst maintaining a strong work ethic and positive attitude?

Do you have any experience working alongside children with Special Educational Needs / ALN?

TeacherActive are proud to be working with a Primary school based in the Caerphilly County Borough area. This school strives to create an ethos where all pupils are included and valued. They push the children to achieve their full potential whilst providing a safe, engaging learning environment where everyone is looked after, staff and pupils alike.

This school is looking for a Teaching Assistant / TA who is comfortable teaching young pupils with Special Educational Needs / ALN. This will be a temporary, long-term role with the possibility of a permanent position for the right staff member. The successful Teaching Assistant / TA must work 1 on 1 with the pupils and demonstrate empathy, have the ability to adapt and think on their feet.

The correct Teaching Assistant / TA for the role will have experience working with Manual Handling Please note this is an essential requirement.

The successful Teaching Assistant / TA will have :

• Genuine desire to inspire pupils and motivate other staff
• Ability to assist the Teacher with classroom preparation and management
• Ability to listen to and understand the pupils to assess their individual needs
• Resilient approach and ability to incorporate differentiation
• Previous experience is essential

As a member of the TeacherActive supply team, you should expect to enjoy the following benefits:

• We offer a competitive rate of pay no matter what job role. Teachers start at £172+, Cover supervisor £120+ and Teaching Assistants £80+ per day!
• A dedicated team of consultants with an in-depth knowledge of our industry.
• Free career and recruitment advice as well as free CPD training.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme receive £100 gift when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply.

All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.