Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

CPD training subsidies

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is actively recruiting a Teaching Assistant - Behavioural Support in Cardiff to support pupils displaying SEBD. The role involves 1:1 and small group work, building positive relationships, and assisting class teachers to meet learning needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience with challenging behaviour and a Team-Teach-type qualification is desirable. CPD opportunities and a company pension are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour or SEBD.
• Team-Teach or equivalent qualification is desirable.
• Excellent relationship-building and de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with primary and secondary aged pupils, 1:1 or small groups.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support learning inside and outside the classroom.
• De-escalate situations and use positive reinforcement.

Skills

Behaviour support

De-escalation

Relationship building

Patience

Engagement

Education

Team-Teach qualification

PROACT-SCIP/MAPA

EWC registration

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Behavioural Support

• Do you have experience supporting individuals who display challenging behaviours?
• Are you passionate about being a positive role model to pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds?
• Interested in a weekly rate of pay from £462.80 to £542.80 per week?
• Seeking CPD training opportunities?
• Company pension scheme & other additional benefits
• Looking for a challenge?
• Considering a career in the education sector?

Vision for Education are actively recruiting individuals with a background in supporting adults or children who display social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) in the Cardiff area.

We work closely with a pupil referral unit (PRU) who require the support of a teaching assistant to work alongside pupils on both a 1:1 and small group basis.

Often the pupils are labelled with being the 'naughty' children which often isn't the case. They normally come from very disadvantaged / challenging backgrounds and school is their safe space where influences like you can really make a positive difference!

The school are actively looking for someone who is interested in helping to steer these kids in the right direction and be a positive role model to them. It would actively require you to build positive relationships and de-escalate behaviours before they arise. If you can see something is agitating the pupils, the school are happy for you to take them away from the situation to help them cool off and get them re-engaged in the classwork afterwards.

It will require you to think on your feet, often using positive reinforcements to get the most of out the pupils. A team teach qualification or equivalent would be beneficial for this role, but not essential as we also provide this training!

What will the role involve?

• Working with primary / secondary aged pupils
• The role will involve building strong and trusting relationships
• Be required to work either with small groups or on a 1:1 basis
• Being resilient and support individuals through difficult situations
• Work alongside and support the class teacher to assess the needs of pupils and support pupils' learning both in and out of class
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
• De-escalate and use positive reinforcements to engage and promote learning within the classroom

The ideal candidate will have one or more of the following:

• Ideally you will have previous experience working with pupils with challenging behaviour and social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH).
• A Team-Teach qualification or relevant qualification (e.g. PROACT-SCIP/MAPA) are highly desirable, but not essential.
• An understanding of the importance of maintaining a stimulant yet fun learning environment.
• Experience supporting primary or secondary aged pupils
• An understanding and flexible nature is essential, alongside being proactive, empathetic, engaging and creative.
• Be patient, engaging and calm when under pressure.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Be registered (or willing to register) with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

We welcome all applicants from support worker, care, sports and education backgrounds!