Teaching Assistant - Social and Emotional Behaviour Specialist. Job in Gorseinon Education & Tr[...]

Vetro Recruitment; Gorseinon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetro Education is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants specializing in Social and Emotional Behavioural Difficulties to support primary and secondary learners in Swansea. Candidates should have relevant experience, knowledge of outdoor education approaches, and a passion for engaging with this demographic to create positive learning environments.

Benefits

Weekly pay with no payroll charges.

Access to free training opportunities.

Flexible working hours.

Opportunity for monthly competitions and quarterly draws.

Contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months experience with SEBD, SEMH, EBD, or challenging behaviour.
• Current registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated support and supervision to learners with SEMH, SEBD, EBD, or challenging behaviour.
• Collaborating with staff to prepare engaging classroom resources.
• Assisting learners during transitions and in small groups.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Outdoor Education

Job description

Vetro Education: Opportunity for Experienced Teaching Assistants Specialising in Social and Emotional Behavioural Difficulties in Swansea

Are you a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting learners with Social and Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD)? Do you excel in creating a positive and engaging learning environment? If so, Vetro Education is seeking enthusiastic individuals like you to join our team, working within a specialist Additional Learning Needs (ALN) school in Swansea.

This rewarding role will see you supporting primary and secondary-aged learners who require specialist assistance due to their Social and Emotional Behavioural Difficulties. An understanding and passion for outdoor education would be a significant advantage, as this approach is central to the school's ethos.

Overview:

• Title: Teaching Assistant - Social and Emotional Behavioural Difficulties Specialist
• Pay: £90.00 per day minimum
• Location: Swansea
• Hours: Full-time - Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant - Social and Emotional Behavioural Difficulties Specialist with Vetro Education:

• Weekly pay with no payroll charges.
• Dedicated support from an approved Welsh Government Framework Supplier for Wales.
• Flexible working hours to suit your individual needs.
• Access to a variety of work opportunities across Primary, Secondary, SEN, Nursery, and Further Education sectors.
• Convenient Vetro Mobile Booking App for real-time shift availability.
• Support from an education-led consultant.
• Access to free training opportunities.
• Entry into our monthly Agency Worker of the Month competition.
• Opportunity to win £500 every quarter through our Golden Ticket draw.
• Quick and easy 24-hour online registration from the comfort of your home.
• Holiday pay, paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot.
• Contributory pension scheme.

The Role:

Your responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant - Social and Emotional Behavioural Difficulties Specialist:

• Providing dedicated support and supervision to learners with SEMH, SEBD, EBD, or challenging behaviour.
• Actively participating in a range of Outdoor Education sessions, embracing the school's core approach.
• Assisting learners at the beginning and end of the school day, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Collaborating with staff members to prepare engaging classroom resources and learning environments.
• Working effectively with learners in small groups and on a 1:1 basis, catering to individual needs.
• Supporting the class teacher in the delivery of engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Providing assistance to learners during break times, including lunchtime support.
• Actively engaging learners in both classroom-based and out-of-classroom activities.
• Adhering to the school's behaviour management policies and contributing to a positive atmosphere.

The Candidate: What you'll need to succeed as a Teaching Assistant - Social and Emotional Behavioural Difficulties Specialist:

• A minimum of 3 months of demonstrable experience working with learners who have SEBD, SEMH, EBD, or challenging behaviour.
• Current registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) - we can provide guidance and support with this process.
• Verifiable professional references covering the last two years, with no gaps in employment history.
• A current Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the update service, or willingness to obtain one.
• The legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Ready to make a real impact?

If you are passionate about supporting learners with Social and Emotional Behavioural Difficulties and are excited by the prospect of working in a school with a strong focus on outdoor education, we encourage you to apply! Click the 'apply' button below to submit your interest.

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.