SEN Support Assistant – SEN Units (Pembrokeshire)
Location: Pembrokeshire
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Position Type: Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Teaching Personnel are seeking dedicated SEN Support Assistants to work across Special Educational Needs (SEN) units within mainstream schools in Pembrokeshire. This rewarding role involves supporting students with additional learning needs to help them engage in education, develop independence, and reach their potential.
About the Role
As an SEN Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and school staff to provide tailored support to pupils within specialist units attached to mainstream schools. Students may present with a range of needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
- Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups within SEN units
- Assisting with classroom learning and differentiated activities
- Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Supporting pupils to develop communication, social and independence skills
- Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff
- Helping pupils access the curriculum in a supportive learning environment
Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants should have:
- An Enhanced Child Only DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
- Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
- A genuine interest in supporting young people with SEN/ALN
Desirable:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
- Welsh-speaking ability
- Training such as Team Teach or behaviour support strategies
What We Offer
- Opportunities across SEN units in schools throughout Pembrokeshire
- Flexible work to suit your availability
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Competitive pay rates
- Dedicated support from your Teaching Personnel consultant
Apply
If you are passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and making a positive impact in education, apply today through Teaching Personnel to begin working in schools across Pembrokeshire.
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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