SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in Cwmdare Education & Training Jobs

Vetro Recruitment; Cwmdare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing firm is seeking experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support learners with special needs in Aberdare, Wales. Full-time hours are offered from Monday to Friday, with a minimum pay of £88.92 per day. Previous experience with children and EWC registration are essential. This role provides weekly pay, flexible hours, and the opportunity for free training and professional growth.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Flexible working hours

Free training

Holiday pay

Vetro contributed pension

Qualifications

• At least 3 months experience with children in schools, nurseries or childcare.
• Experience in an SEN setting is beneficial.
• Must register with EWC and hold a current Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise learners with ASD and challenging behaviour.
• Assist learners at the start and end of the school day.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons and support lesson delivery.

Skills

Experience with ASD

Experience with challenging behaviour

Experience in school settings

Job description

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

Due to the nature of this role, previous experience with the above additional learning needs is essential.

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: Aberdare, RCT
• Hours: Full time - Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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 or working 1:1 with children with additional needs
• Supporting the class teacher in the delivery of the lessons
• Assisting learners at break time with their lunch
• Engaging learners with both classroom and out‑of‑classroom activities
• Working 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? Hit "Apply" to get the process underway

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.