Teaching Assistant within an STF Class

TeacherActive Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD courses

Market leading pay

Referral bonus £100

Weekly pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for an ALN unit at a Swansea primary school. This full-time, long-term role starts immediately and involves 6 hours per day in the ALN unit, supporting pupils with diverse needs and collaborating with teaching staff to ensure inclusive learning.

Ideal candidates will have ALN experience, primary school exposure, and a patient, adaptable approach. The post offers competitive PAYE pay and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with ALN.
• Experience in a primary school or similar setting.
• Ability to adapt support to meet individual pupil needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient and positive approach.
• Reliability and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with ALN in the ALN unit.
• Work 6 hours per day within the ALN unit.
• Collaborate closely with teaching staff to meet individual needs.

Skills

ALN experience

Primary school experience

Adapt support to needs

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patient and positive

Job description

Do you have experience supporting children with Additional Learning Needs / ALN?

Are you confident providing tailored support to pupils within an ALN unit?

Are you a patient, adaptable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term role?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a primary school in Swansea that is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant within its dedicated ALN unit. The school is seeking a supportive and enthusiastic individual who can help pupils engage with their learning and provide a positive, inclusive environment.

The school is looking to take on a Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis with an Immediate Start. The successful Teaching Assistant will work within the ALN unit for 6 hours per day, providing appropriate support to pupils with Additional Learning Needs / ALN and working closely with teaching staff to meet individual needs.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Essential experience supporting children with Additional Learning Needs / ALN
• Experience working with children in a primary school or similar setting
• An understanding of how to adapt support to meet individual pupil needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A patient and positive approach
• Reliability and adaptability

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend
• Weekly pay at £14.25 per hour for 6 hours per day

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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