SEN Teaching Assistant

Austin Fraser; Wales; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support learners with special educational needs. This role involves working closely with children who have ASD, PDA, and other learning difficulties, providing essential assistance in both classroom settings and during breaks. With flexible working hours and a variety of opportunities across different educational settings, this position offers a rewarding experience for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and provides ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Flexible working hours

Free training

Holiday pay

Vetro contributed pension

Agency Worker of the Month competition

Golden Ticket draw for £500 every quarter

24-hour registration from home

Qualifications

• At least 3 months experience in schools, nurseries, or childcare settings.
• Registration with the EWC and a current Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise learners with ASD and challenging behaviour.
• Assist staff in preparing classrooms and engage learners in activities.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Enhanced DBS check

EWC registration

Job description

Vetro Education is seeking to recruit experienced and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work in a Special School in Pentre, RCT. The schools support learners with ASD, PDA,PMLD Global Delay Disorder and challenging behaviour and Vetro Education is looking for SEN Teaching Assistants in or around the Pentre area who are experienced in any of these fields.

As a Welsh Government framework staffing provider, Vetro Education will allow you to work in Primary, Secondary and SEN schools as well as numerous privately run education provisions across Wales.

Overview:

• Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Pay: £88.92 per day minimum
• Location: Pentre, RCT
• Hours: Full and Part time roles - Monday to Friday 830am - 330pm

Benefits for a SEN Teaching Assistant at Vetro.

• Weekly pay, and no payroll charges
• Support from an approved Welsh Government Framework Supplier for Wales
• Flexible working hours to suit your needs
• Variety of work in Primary, Secondary, SEN, Nursery and FE sectors
• Vetro Mobile Booking App for communicating shift availability
• Support from an education-led consultant
• Free training
• Agency Worker of the Month competition
• Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter
• 24-hour registration - register from the comfort of your own home
• Holiday pay- paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
• Vetro contributed pension

The role: What you'll be doing as a SEN Teaching Assistant

• Supporting and supervising learners with ASD, PDA, Global delay Disorder or Challenging Behaviour
• Assisting learners at the start of the school day and when leaving at the end of the day
• Assisting staff members in preparing the classroom for a lesson
• Working with learners in small groups and or working 1:1 with children with additional needs
• Support the class teacher in the delivery of the lessons
• Assist learners at break time with their lunch
• Engage learners with both classroom and out-of-classroom activities
• Work in accordance with the school's behaviour management policies

The candidate: What you'll need to be successful as a SEN Teaching Assistant

• At least 3 months experience of working with children in schools, nurseries or childcare settings - experience within an SEN setting would be beneficial
• Registration with the EWC (the Education Workforce Council) - we can help you with this
• References covering the last two years (no gaps)
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one
• The right to work in the UK

Interested? If you think you're right for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, then click the 'apply' button below

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.