SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming SEN school in Ystrad Mynach, Wales. The role offers multiple shift patterns, with opportunities for full-time, part-time or day-to-day work and a daily rate starting from £92.63.

You will support students academically and socially, work closely with teachers and support staff, and help create a calm, inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive. Experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience desired but not essential.
• DBS check required as part of safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provided 121 and small group support to pupils.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning.
• Support pupils with their communication, social and emotional development.
• Help children develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including challenging behaviour where required.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Help maintain a calm, safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work as part of a supportive and dedicated school team.

Skills

121 and small group support

Assist teachers

Pupil development

Communication

Job description

Teaching Personnel are seeking full-time, part-time and day to day educators to join a local SEN provision, based in Ystrad Mynach.

Multiple opportunities available.

From £92.63 per day.

Monday to Friday (no weekends).

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential? We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming SEN school in Ystrad Mynach with multiple shift patterns and opportunities available.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs. You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment where every pupil can thrive.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students both academically and socially, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need to thrive. Experience desired but not essential.

The role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students both academically and socially, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need to thrive.

• Provided 121 and small group support to pupils.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning.
• Support pupils with their communication, social and emotional development.
• Help children develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including challenging behaviour where required.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Help maintain a calm, safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work as part of a supportive and dedicated school team.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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