Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is urgently recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Cwmbran. The role offers an immediate start with daily rates of £92.56–£100.56.

Working hours are 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, supporting pupils across primary and secondary levels in a specialist setting. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support/Residential Care roles and a strong commitment to SEN/ALN education.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Residential Support Worker or Care Worker.
• Roles in SEN/ALN or specialist education are desirable.
• Commitment to supporting pupils with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Assist with lessons and classroom activities to engage learners.
• Support personalised learning targets and behaviour management.
• Create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to aid transitions.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

Learning Support

Care Worker

Education

CACHE Level 2

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Full-Time

Urgent Start | Cwmbran | £92.56 - £100.56 per day

Working Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm | Monday - Friday

Teaching Assistant - Urgently Needed

Vision for Education is currently looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Cwmbran on an urgent basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Residential Support Worker or Care Worker, as well as graduates looking to move into education.

You'll work as part of a supportive school team, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning while developing their confidence, independence and communication skills.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant in Cwmbran, you'll provide day-to-day support to pupils across primary and secondary age groups within a specialist setting.

You'll play an important role in helping pupils feel settled in school, access their learning and develop the skills they need to become more independent.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Helping pupils engage with lessons and classroom activities
• Supporting personalised learning plans and individual targets
• Encouraging communication, independence and social development
• Providing support with behaviour and emotional regulation
• Helping pupils manage transitions and changes to their daily routine
• Adapting classroom activities and resources to suit individual needs
• Developing positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils to participate in school activities
• Creating a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment
• Working closely with teachers and wider support staff

You may work with pupils with a range of SEN and ALN needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD and SLD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Sensory processing needs
• Physical and complex learning needs

Who We're Looking For

This position would suit someone who enjoys working with children and young people and wants to build their experience within SEN, ALN and specialist education.

You don't necessarily need previous experience in a school. We're also interested in candidates who have developed transferable skills through care, residential support, youth work, sports coaching, psychology, health or social care.

Previous SEN or ALN experience is an advantage but is not essential. We're looking for someone who is:

• Patient, caring and approachable
• Confident supporting children and young people
• Able to establish positive professional relationships
• Calm and consistent when managing challenging behaviourUnderstanding of different learning and communication needs
• Positive and encouraging in their approach
• Reliable and comfortable working as part of a team
• Motivated to develop their career within specialist education

A CACHE Level 2, CACHE L