Sen Teaching Assistant

Vetro Recruitment; Llwydcoed; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a welcoming special school in Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf. You will support pupils with complex learning difficulties and help them access learning in a nurturing environment.

Join an experienced education team to foster positive outcomes, with a competitive daily rate and ongoing professional development opportunities. DBS check is preferred and a driving licence is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex learning needs and/or challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patience, resilience and adaptability in a dynamic classroom.
• Enhanced DBS check and full UK driving licence preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support to help pupils access learning.
• Work with the Class Teacher to deliver structured, inclusive lessons.
• Support children with complex learning difficulties by adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
• Assist with behavioural and emotional strategies to promote positive development.
• Help maintain a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents or carers in Aberdare.

Skills

Experience supporting children with

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Education/SEND/Childcare qualifications

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales
Salary: 92.59+ per day
Employment Type: Full-time, Long-term Contract

Job Overview
An enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant is sought for a welcoming special school in Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with complex learning difficulties within a nurturing, inclusive environment. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced education team to foster positive outcomes for children with diverse needs in Aberdare.

Key Responsibilities
As a SEN Teaching Assistant based in Aberdare, your daily duties will include:

• Providing general classroom support to help pupils access learning and stay engaged
• Working closely with the Class Teacher to deliver structured, inclusive lessons
• Supporting children with very complex learning difficulties by adapting approaches to meet individual needs
• Assisting with behavioural and emotional strategies to promote positive development
• Helping maintain a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment for all pupils
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents or carers in Aberdare

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Aberdare, you will need:

• Previous experience supporting children with complex learning needs and/or challenging behaviours
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Patience, resilience, and adaptability in a dynamic classroom setting
• Relevant qualifications in education, SEND or childcare (desirable)
• Mandatory compliance with an enhanced DBS check and full UK driving licence is preferred

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive daily rate of 92.59+ per day with regular pay reviews
• Supportive special school environment with a collaborative team culture
• Ongoing opportunities to develop experience in SEND and inclusive education

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.