Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Penarth; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultants 24/7 onboarding

CPD courses and certificates via My-CP

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme: up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is working with a specialist ALN school in Penarth to recruit a Behaviour / Complex Needs Teaching Assistant. The role is full-time and temporary, with an immediate start, supporting KS2 and KS3 pupils with ASD and SEMH.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, help manage challenging behaviour, and apply positive behaviour strategies alongside teaching staff to foster a safe, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Positive behaviour management

Relationship building

Patient, resilient, adaptable

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or ALN training

Job description

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 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:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
• 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.

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.