Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant Needed in Neath- Port Talbot
- Excellent rate of pay
- Opportunity to work alongside children with SEN
- Fantastic chance to make a real difference
A school in Neath-Port Talbot are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support the needs of students aged 4-18 with Autism on a small group and 1:1 basis.
The students attend the school due to a diagnosis of Autism and many have co-existing conditions including ADHD, sensory processing disorder, learning disabilities, disruptive behaviour disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, tics and Tourette syndrome, epilepsy and learning disabilities.
You must be confident and capable of supporting pupils who have problems with communication, toileting, eating or have sensory difficulties. You must be resilient and have the ability to work proactively with challenging behaviour.
Class sizes are small and there will usually be a Teacher, HLTA and other Teaching Assistants in the classroom, however, you will be expected to use your own initiative and work proactively.
You must have experience in supporting children / adults with Autism or have a close personal connection to Autism. Candidates with Team Teach or experience in PECS and / or Makaton are highly sought after.
The school have been known to appoint candidates who get on particularly well on a permanent basis.
If interested please contact Chris our SEN consultant on 01792 473 300 or send a copy of your CV to christopher.hancock@teachingpersonnel.com
All candidates applying to posts through Teaching Personnel must have a Child Workforce DBS, registered with the update service, or be willing to apply for one via the Disclosure Barring Service - Full assistance provided.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. For Support staff our minimum requirement is GCSE English & Maths (A-C) or equivalent.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.