Specialist Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free CPD training

Dedicated local consultant support

Flexible work availability

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting dedicated Teaching Assistants to support learners with additional learning needs in a specialist setting in Llanelli. You will work with pupils aged 3-19 across autism and other needs, with a personalised curriculum in a nurturing environment.

Role involves 1:1 and small group support, promoting communication and independence, and collaborating with teachers and staff. This is a rewarding, temporary position with opportunities for ongoing roles and CPD.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN/ALN, education, care or health & social care.
• Strong communication and resilience when supporting learners.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Qualifications in supporting teaching and learning or related fields are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assist learners to access personalised learning activities.
• Promote communication, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
• Work alongside teachers and specialist staff.
• Provide personal care where required.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.

Skills

SEN/ALN experience

Communication

Resilience

Patience

Relationship-building

Education

Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching & Learning

Degree in Psychology or Education

Job description

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with Additional Learning Needs? Are you resilient, nurturing, and committed to helping every learner achieve their potential?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support learners within a specialist school provision in Llanelli, supporting pupils aged 3-19 with a wide range of additional learning needs, including autism, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, communication needs, physical disabilities, medical needs, and social, emotional and behavioural needs.

This specialist provision supports children and young people with a broad range of learning, communication, sensory, physical and behavioural needs. Every learner follows a personalised curriculum tailored to their individual strengths and needs, within a nurturing environment that promotes independence, confidence, wellbeing and lifelong skills.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Assisting learners to access personalised learning activities
• Promoting communication, independence and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Working alongside teachers and specialist staff
• Providing personal care where required
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils

We welcome applications from individuals who have:

• Experience working in SEN/ALN, education, care, youth work, residential childcare or health & social care
• Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, communication needs, complex needs or behaviours that challenge
• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning, Childcare or Health & Social Care
• A degree in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies or a related subject
• Additional training in autism, behaviour support, Team Teach or trauma-informed practice (desirable)
• Strong communication, resilience and relationship-building skills
• A patient, adaptable and compassionate approach to supporting children and young people
• A genuine passion for helping learners reach their full potential
• Weekly PAYE pay with no hidden umbrella deductions
• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Access to specialist SEN and behaviour training
• Dedicated support from your local Teaching Personnel consultant
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a highly respected specialist educational setting

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day whilst developing specialist SEN experience, we'd love to hear from you.

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. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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