Teaching Assistant - SEN

Vetro Recruitment; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 14,776 - 19,389; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate £92.59

Supportive team

Professional development

Consultant support

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learners with Special Educational Needs in Aberdare. This full-time role involves assisting with ASD, PDA, and other needs, under supervision of the class teacher, and ensuring adherence to behaviour policies.

The position offers a competitive daily rate and opportunities for professional development, with ongoing consultant support to help you succeed in a rewarding educational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months experience working with children in schools, nurseries, or childcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise learners with ASD, PDA, Global Delay Disorder, or challenging behaviour.
• Assist learners at the start and end of the school day.
• Help staff prepare classrooms for lessons.
• Work with learners in small groups or on a 1:1 basis.
• Support the delivery of lessons alongside the class teacher.
• Assist learners during break times and lunchtimes.
• Engage learners in classroom and out-of-classroom activities.
• Follow the school's behaviour management policies.

Skills

Childcare experience

Education

EWC registration

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - SEN

Location: Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

Salary: £92.59 per day (minimum)

Job Description: A leading specialist provider in Aberdare is seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to support learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This full-time role offers a rewarding opportunity to work with children with ASD, PDA, Global Delay Disorder, and challenging behaviour. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with additional needs, this position provides an excellent platform to do so.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and supervise learners with ASD, PDA, Global Delay Disorder, or challenging behaviour
• Assist learners at the start and end of the school day
• Help staff prepare classrooms for lessons
• Work with learners in small groups or on a 1:1 basis
• Support the delivery of lessons alongside the class teacher
• Assist learners during break times and lunchtimes
• Engage learners in classroom and out-of-classroom activities
• Follow the school's behaviour management policies

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 months experience working with children in schools, nurseries, or childcare settings
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) (support available)
• Current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• References covering the last two years (no gaps)
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate of £92.59
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Ongoing support from dedicated consultants

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 and decisions are made on merit alone.