Health and Social Care Graduates- SEN Teaching Assistant

Health and Social Care Graduates - SEN Teaching Assistant

• Location: Caerleon
• Salary: £92.63/ day
• Contract type: Full time

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in a SEN school setting?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a Teaching Assistant within a supportive, SEN school in Caerleon. The role is ideal for Health and Social Care graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals with experience supporting young people who are keen to develop their skills within education. You'll play a key role in helping students achieve their potential by providing classroom support, encouraging engagement and promoting positive learning experiences.

The role involves:

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects.
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Providing additional support for students and adapting the support for varying learning needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Liaising with teaching staff, parents and the wider school team where required.

About the school: 

Our specialist provision supports pupils with a range of additional learning needs (ALN), including social, emotional, and behavioural needs, autism spectrum conditions, and complex medical and learning difficulties.

Our school prides itself on creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every learner is supported to reach their full potential. Staff work collaboratively to deliver tailored learning plans, focusing on both academic progress and personal development.

What you'll need:

• Experience working with children or young people (education, care, youth work, support work, coaching or similar).
• A Health and Social Care qualification or relevant degree is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy and a proactive approach to supporting learning.
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply, support provided).
• Registration with the EWC (guidance available).
• No formal teaching qualification required.

Ready to apply?  Upload your CV today to be considered for this Teaching Assistant position.

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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.
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