Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Dinas Powys; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a Behaviour / Complex Needs Teaching Assistant for an ALN specialist school in Penarth. The role is full-time on a temporary basis with an immediate start, supporting pupils across KS2 and KS3 with ASD and SEMH needs.

You will work one-to-one and in small groups, help manage challenging behaviour, and implement positive strategies while collaborating with teaching staff to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or ALN training desirable
• Experience with ASD/SEMH or challenging behaviour desirable
• Understanding of positive behaviour management strategies
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with pupils and staff

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups
• Assist with managing challenging behaviour
• Work closely with teaching staff to create a safe and supportive learning environment

Skills

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Positive behaviour management

Adaptability

ALN training (desirable)

ASD/SEMH experience

Education

TA qualification or ALN training

Job description

Job Title: Behaviour / Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Location: Penarth Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £92 - £95 per day

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)?

Are you confident in managing challenging behaviour and supporting pupils with Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Are you a patient, resilient and enthusiastic individual looking to make a positive difference in a specialist school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist ALN school based in Penarth, supporting pupils across Key Stage 2 (KS2) and Key Stage 3 (KS3) with a range of additional learning needs, including ASD and SEMH. The school provides a specialist learning environment focused on supporting pupils with their educational, social and emotional development.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Behaviour / Complex Needs Teaching Assistant on a full-time, temporary basis with an immediate start. The successful Behaviour / Complex Needs Teaching Assistant will support pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis, assist with managing challenging behaviour, implement positive behaviour strategies and work closely with teaching staff to create a safe and supportive learning environment.

The successful Behaviour / Complex Needs Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or training in ALN, desirable but not essential
• Experience supporting children or young people with ASD, SEMH or challenging behaviour, desirable but not essential
• An understanding of positive behaviour management strategies
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting pupils with complex needs
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay

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 educational 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.