SEN Teaching Assistant
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- Teaching Assistant
- Full time
- Autism support
One of our client Primary schools in Cardiff are looking to appoint a patient, motivated and resourceful teaching assistant to join their caring and committed team.
The role will be start as soon as possible for the whole academic year. The teaching assistant will be supporting a pupil with Autism on a one to one basis, the pupil is in a foundation phase Y2 class and requires support full time.
The successful teaching assistant must:
- Have a good knowledge and experience working with children or young adults with SEN
- Be caring, nurturing and adaptable
- Make learning fun but also have strong behaviour management
- Work well as part of a team
- Be able to support the pupil emotionally and academically.
The school
The school is a large school with a very warm and friendly atmosphere. They are driven by providing the very best opportunities for the pupils and preparing them for a very successful future. It is an exciting time for at the school as they have great leaders, new facilities, and a shared aim to be outstanding. The school is just located next to a quiet residential area with plenty of street parking.
Salary - minimum GBP60 per day
Hours – Monday to Friday 8:30 – 3:30 (hour lunch), term time only
If you have the right experience and feel this is the role for you then please apply now.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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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