Teaching Assistant - Specialist Additional Needs Provision

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Swansea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Free CPD training

Dedicated local consultant support

Pension scheme

Refer-a-Friend bonus programme

Permanent school contracts

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist secondary provision for young people with complex additional learning needs in the Greater Swansea area. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday during term time, offering £14.25 per hour and a nurturing environment with small class sizes.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, promote independence and communication, provide emotional support, and collaborate with teachers,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with ALN/SEN, behavioural or complex needs
• A patient, adaptable and caring approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A passion for helping young people reach their potential

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Help learners engage in lessons and daily activities
• Promote independence, communication and social skills
• Provide emotional and behavioural support
• Assist with personal care where required
• Work closely with teachers, families and external professionals

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Adaptable

Job description

Greater Swansea area
£14.25 per hour
Monday-Friday | Term Time Only
Full-Time

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist secondary provision for young people with complex additional learning needs. The provision offers a highly nurturing environment with small class sizes, personalised learning and opportunities for inclusion within mainstream school life.

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Help learners engage in lessons and daily activities
• Promote independence, communication and social skills
• Provide emotional and behavioural support
• Assist with personal care where required
• Work closely with teachers, families and external professionals

• Experience supporting children or young people with ALN/SEN, behavioural or complex needs
• A patient, adaptable and caring approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A passion for helping young people reach their potential

Teaching Assistant | Behaviour Mentor | Support Worker | Care Worker | Youth Worker | Residential Childcare | Autism Support | Mental Health Support

• Competitive weekly pay (£14.25 per hour)
• Free CPD training including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, Thrive and Safeguarding
• Dedicated local consultant support
• Pension scheme
• Refer-a-Friend bonus programme
• Opportunities for permanent school contracts

This is a fantastic opportunity to support young people with additional learning needs in a rewarding and highly supportive educational setting.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and vetting checks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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