SEND Teaching Assistant

Education Staffing; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant in a school in Llanelli, catering to learners with diverse needs such as ADHD, ASD, PMLD, and SEMH. The role involves supporting students across all Key Stages, ensuring their engagement and development, and offers exceptional job satisfaction. Applicants should be enthusiastic and have a good understanding of special educational needs.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Free access to SEND Toolkit skills development package

Wellbeing programme

Refresher training for modern classroom

Qualifications

• Aged 19 and over.
• DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one.
• EWC registered.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with ALN and SEMH challenges across Key Stages.
• Engage pupils in a range of curriculum activities.
• Promote meaningful learning and development.

Skills

Understanding of learners with ALN

Experience in care or support work

Enthusiasm for supporting learning

Education

C or above in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

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About the role

Connex Education is working with a SEND school in Llanelli to recruit an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant. While previous experience in special educational needs isn't essential, a good understanding of learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and/or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges is highly beneficial. This role is well-suited to individuals with a background in mainstream education, or those with experience in care or support work.

About the school

Our partner school aims to empower ambitious learners to embrace lifelong learning. With a nurturing ethos that supports both confidence and wellbeing, the school caters to pupils with diverse needs including ADHD, ASD, PMLD, and SEMH. While the role can be challenging, it offers exceptional job satisfaction and a truly rewarding experience.

As a Teaching Assistant in a SEND school, we’re looking for adaptable individuals who can work across all Key Stages. You should be enthusiastic about supporting a broad range of curriculum activities and helping pupils engage in enriching experiences. The ideal candidate will balance strong support with appropriate challenges to promote meaningful learning and development.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package, comprising over 24 courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.

Person specification

• Aged 19 and over
• C or above in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
• Care / Support Worker Background
• DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one
• EWC registered

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today.

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.

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