SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunities | Rhondda Cynon Taf

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wales; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE (no umbrella)

Flexible working opportunities

Free SEN CPD & training

Local consultant support

Long-term/short-term/permanent roles

Experience across RCT schools

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking motivated SEN Teaching Assistants to work across Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT). You will support pupils with additional learning needs, helping them engage with learning and develop confidence.

Immediate starts available with both full-time and part-time positions. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, assist access to the curriculum, promote positive behaviour, and collaborate with teachers and SENCOs.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring, and resilient
• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Adaptable and able to respond to a range of learning needs
• Strong communicators with a positive attitude
• Able to build meaningful relationships with pupils and staff
• Experienced in education, care, support work, sports coaching, youth work, or similar roles (desirable but not essential)

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist learners in accessing the curriculum and classroom activities
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social development
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and wider school staff

Skills

Patience

Communication

Adaptability

Relationship-building

Experience in education/care

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunities | Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)

Pay: From £92.63 per day

Start Date: Immediate Starts Available

Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available

Make a Lasting Difference in Education

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional learning needs? Do you want a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to positively impact a child's development and confidence?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of schools within Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT). You'll support pupils with a variety of additional learning needs, helping them to engage with learning, develop key skills, and achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in education, care, support work, youth work, coaching, or anyone with a genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

The Role

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist learners in accessing the curriculum and classroom activities
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social development
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and wider school staff

What We're Looking For

• Patient, caring, and resilient
• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Adaptable and able to respond to a range of learning needs
• Strong communicators with a positive attitude
• Able to build meaningful relationships with pupils and staff
• Experienced in education, care, support work, sports coaching, youth work, or similar roles (desirable but not essential)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates starting from £92.63 per day
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
• Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training courses
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities for long-term, short-term, and permanent placements
• Valuable experience within a variety of school settings across RCT

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS Check
• Professional references covering recent employment history
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)

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 and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS Check
• Professional references covering recent employment history
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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