SEND Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team in Cardiff. This role offers the opportunity to work with pupils aged 4 to 11 with diverse learning difficulties, providing essential support and encouragement. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and enthusiastic about contributing to a variety of curriculum activities, helping students engage and thrive. With a commitment to professional development, including access to a comprehensive SEND Toolkit and funded qualifications, this position promises a fulfilling and rewarding experience in a supportive educational environment. If you are eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Free access to SEND Toolkit

Funded formal qualifications

Wellbeing programme

Refresher training

Qualifications

• Experience in special needs is beneficial but not required.
• Candidates with a background in mainstream education are suitable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with various additional learning needs.
• Engage pupils in enriching experiences and curriculum activities.

Skills

Understanding of ALN

Experience with SEMH challenges

Adaptability

Enthusiasm for curriculum activities

Education

Level 2 SEND qualification

Level 3 Teaching and Learning

Level 4 HLTA

Level 5 TEFL

Tools

SEND Toolkit skills development package

Job description

Connex Education is partnering with a SEND school in Cardiff to recruit an experienced Learning Support Assistant. While prior experience in special needs is not required, a solid understanding of the needs of learners with ALN (Additional Learning Needs) and/or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges would be beneficial. Candidates with a background in mainstream education or experience as care or support workers will be well-suited for this role.

About the school

Our partner school is part of the Western Learning Federation. The school caters for pupils from 4 to 11-year-olds with a wide range of learning difficulties. Our partner school is a special place and a person-centred organisation that understands the individual needs of each of their learners to ensure they can fulfil their vision of ‘learning together to be the best we can’.

Role Responsibilities

As a Learning Support Assistant in a SEND school, we are seeking individuals who are adaptable and capable of working across all Key Stages. You should be enthusiastic about contributing to a variety of curriculum activities and ideas. The ideal candidate will support pupils in engaging with and enjoying enriching experiences, while also understanding the importance of offering both strong support and suitable challenges. The school supports pupils with a variety of additional learning needs, including ADHD, ASD, PMLD, and SEMH. While the role can present challenges, the sense of job satisfaction and reward is unmatched, offering a truly unique and fulfilling experience.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package, comprising over 24 courses.
• Funded formal qualifications, from a Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, and Level 5 TEFL.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.

Please apply today or you can call the office on 02922 749839 if you would like to discuss more opportunities.

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is dependent on qualification and experience.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.