SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor

Location: Bridgend

Salary: Starting from £89.38

Contract: full time/part time available

Teaching Personnel are seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors to join our vibrant and supportive team for a provision we support in the Bridgend area. If you’re passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and thrive in education, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

About the provision:

Located in Bridgend, Teaching Personnel are happy to support a community day special school catering to pupils aged 7 to 19 years. The school supports learners with complex emotional, social, and behavioural difficulties, as well as specific learning needs and autistic spectrum disorders (ASD).

The pupils often arrive having previously experienced disrupted education. The school prides itself on offering a fresh start and a nurturing setting where every child is encouraged to succeed. If this sounds like something that aligns with you and your beliefs, then we want to hear from you!

The Role

We are looking for Teaching Assistants / Cover supervisors who can:

-          Support pupils with challenging behaviours in a calm, consistent, and empathetic manner

-          Deliver and supervise learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff

-          Foster a safe and engaging classroom environment

-          Work flexibly across age groups and learning stages

-          Be proactive and enthusiastic individuals

Whether you’re an experienced TA or looking to step into a Cover Supervisor role, we welcome candidates who are resilient, adaptable, and committed to inclusive education.

What We Offer

-          A supportive team and professional development opportunities

-          A chance to work in a specialist setting with a strong community ethos

-          Competitive salary and term-time working arrangements

-          The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people

Apply Now

If you’re ready to be part of a school that transforms lives, we’d love to hear from you. Please upload your CV below, or, contact Mackensie.kay@teachingpersonnel.com.

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.
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