Specialist Teaching Assistant (BESD) - Temp to perm opportunity

Reed; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 17,660 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Designated Specialist Consultant

Competitive pay rates

Access to offices across the UK

No need to job hunt

Job summary

An innovative educational provider is looking for a passionate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) in a nurturing environment. This role involves working closely with a dedicated team to provide tailored support to young learners, ensuring their educational and emotional needs are met. You will play a crucial role in fostering a positive learning atmosphere and guiding students through their development journeys. If you are motivated, resilient, and eager to make a difference in the lives of children with additional needs, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Dedicated individual ready to support pupils with additional needs.
• Experience in a specialist educational environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties.
• Work collaboratively within a team of teachers and assistants.

Skills

Patience

Enthusiasm for teaching

Experience with BESD

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Specialist Teaching Assistant (BESD) - Temp to perm opportunity (X3-1150711) Cardiff, Wales

Salary: GBP12.82 - GBP14 per hour

Role: Teaching Assistant (BESD)
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £12.82-14 per hour
Duration: Ongoing, full time

Do you have a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs? Are you eager to work in a nurturing and collaborative school environment?

Reed Education Cardiff are currently seeking Teaching Assistants for long-term, temporary positions within a specialist school located within the outskirts of Cardiff. These roles could potentially become permanent.

The school, currently situated within the outskirts of the city centre, is a specialist provision supporting pupils with Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD). The establishment holds 42 primary-aged pupils who have a statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN) who require specialist teaching and learning along with additional support.

Within the school site, there are 6 classrooms with a maximum ratio of 7 pupils in one class, with 1 Teacher and at least 2 Teaching Assistants within the classroom, providing full support to individual needs.

As the Teaching Assistant, you will have/will be:

• A dedicated, patient, and hardworking individual ready to become an integral part of the school's community
• Enthusiastic about guiding young people through their learning and development journeys
• Experienced in supporting pupils with BESD or similar needs
• A proactive, forward-thinking individual who can adapt and step in as needed
• Highly motivated, resilient, and proactive
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or is willing to obtain one

The salary for this position is currently set between £12.82-14 per hour, depending on experience.

What can Reed offer you in return?
• Designated Specialist Consultant to support you through the process, with excellent relationships with a large number of schools across South Wales and Bristol
• Competitive pay rates – offering the best pay rate depending on your experience
• Access to offices across the UK
• Access to a number of roles and positions within your local area, with no need to job hunt!
• Reed Benefits

Should you be interested in this position, please click 'Apply Now' to forward us your most recent CV and a consultant will be in touch.