Sen Teaching Assistant

Autism Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting on behalf of partnership schools based in Bridgend, to support a class in the schools ASD unit. The classrooms are built up of up to 10 children, all of which have severe ASD and some with behavioural issues as a result. We are seeking a strong, resilient and patient teaching assistant to support this class and those pupils.

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bridgend

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 – 15:30

Pay: From £92.63 per day

Start: September

A Successful Teaching Assistant will require:

• To be registered with the EWC (Education Workforce Council)
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate (we will help you obtain this)
• Provide 2 professional references covering 24 months.
• To be strong and resilient when facing challenging behaviour.

Whilst having experience working with children who have SEN in a professional setting is desirable, we welcome applications from people who have personal experience or someone who is willing to fully engage and develop skills in the area.

ALN Teaching Assistant responsibilities:

• Working in a small class of pupils all with ALN.
• Being a positive and encouraging staff member, supporting the children to grow and develop.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils, staff and parents and provide social and emotional support.
• Create a positive and caring, safe environment for the pupils to thrive.
• Adhere to school’s safeguarding and protection policies.
• Strong teamwork with fellow Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Adapting to situations as they arise.

We expect to receive a high number of applicants for this position. If you are interested, then please get in touch today by calling the Cardiff office (02921 151979) and asking to speak to Mack on the SEN Team.

Alternatively, please upload your CV below for consideration.

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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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