Teaching Assistant

Vetro Recruitment; Cwmdare; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a temporary contract in Aberdare, Wales. The role focuses on supporting learners in a specialist setting, primarily with Key Stage 3 and 4 students facing SEMH, SEBD, and EBD, delivering tailored assistance and safeguarding.

The position offers a competitive daily rate and opportunities for ongoing professional development within a supportive recruitment framework.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 months experience working with children, preferably within SEMH, SEBD or EBD settings.
• Support or registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) – assistance available for registration.
• A current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• References covering the last two years with no gaps in employment.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting classroom activities for learners in Key Stage 3 and 4, ensuring engagement and progress.
• Assisting with lesson delivery and preparing classrooms based on teachers’ plans.
• Maintaining classroom control and managing behaviour effectively with positive behaviour support strategies.
• Working flexibly to meet the needs of individual students and adapting to changing daily requirements.
• Supporting the implementation of the school's behaviour management policies to create a safe learning environment.
• Supporting day-to-day operations in the setting to promote high standards of care and safeguarding.

Skills

SEMH experience

SEBD experience

EBD understanding

Right to work in UK

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

Salary: £92.59 per day

Employment Type: Temporary / Contract

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational environment in Aberdare. The Teaching Assistant position focuses on supporting learners within a secondary Pupil Referral Service, primarily working with students experiencing SEMH, SEBD, and EBD. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's lives by providing tailored support to Key Stage 3 and 4 students. If you have a passion for education and behaviour management in a supportive setting, this opportunity could be ideal for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting classroom activities for learners in Key Stage 3 and 4, ensuring engagement and progress.
• Assisting with lesson delivery and preparing classrooms based on teachers’ plans.
• Maintaining classroom control and managing behaviour effectively with positive behaviour support strategies.
• Working flexibly to meet the needs of individual students and adapting to changing daily requirements.
• Supporting the implementation of the school's behaviour management policies to create a safe learning environment.
• Supporting day-to-day operations in the setting to promote high standards of care and safeguarding.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 months experience working with children, preferably within SEMH, SEBD or EBD settings.
• Support or registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) – assistance available for registration.
• A current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• References covering the last two years with no gaps in employment.
• Right to work in the UK.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive daily rate of £92.59, reflecting experience and qualifications.
• Supportive environment within a specialist setting dedicated to learner development.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
• Continuous support from a professional recruitment team to ensure a positive placement experience.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client.

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer

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