Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Sector: Primary
Classroom: Special Educational Resource Base
Location: Cardiff (CF14)
Pay: £82.81 per day inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay
Start date: 8th April 2024
Teaching Personnel are working with a partnership client who are currently looking to employ an SEN specialist to assist in a new Resource Base within a Primary School in the CF14 area. The suitable applicant will be comfortable supporting children aged 3-6 years old who have severe and complex needs and will be expected to assist in personal care duties, including nappy changing.
Currently, there are 13 children attending the base with one very experienced SEN teacher and support staff currently working within the Base. The funding provided by the Local Authority allows for the school to employ a full time Teaching Assistant to work Monday-Friday for the academic year, following a review after the first term.
The nature of the needs will vary from autism, global delay and physical difficulties and so Teaching Personnel will be looking to attract suitable educatos with previous SEN experience, whether its within the education or care sector, or personal experience!
Due to the nature of the pupils within the Special Needs Resource Base, the school will be looking for someone who:
- Is nurturing, calm and patient
- Can demonstrate resilience and not be phased by a sudden change in behaviour
- Uses their own initiative and to work independently with minimal guidance from the class teacher
- Can help build an inclusive environment for all
- Isn’t shy to support with personal care
- Is looking to make a valuable difference to the lives of the pupils within the base
- Is looking for a full time, long term role
Desirable, (but not essential):
- Makaton training
The school
Currently the school has over 500 pupils on role including a full capacity Nursery class and 3x SEN Resource Base. The school are an innovative forward-looking school where the engaging atmosphere and inclusive ethos are major determining factor in their ability to positively impact on the health and wellbeing of all our pupils and staff. The school use shared evidence-based practice to shape a creative, nurturing learning environment. The prime objective for the school is to challenge both their staff and pupils to thrive and take up their place in society as confident, well-rounded, resilient, culturally aware and environmentally responsible citizens.
Vetting
Support will be provided in regards to the vetting requirements, however to be considered for the role, Teaching Personnel will need to ensure that the suitable applicant has:
- An Enhanced CHILD ONLY DBS (On the Update Service)
- Registered with the Education Workforce Council as a School Learning Support Worker
- A 10 year career history with 2 years of suitable references
- A Right to Work document sighted by Teaching Personnel in person
Application
If you are interested in the role above, please click apply and provide an up-to-date CV, ensuring that the contact details provided are correct. Teaching Personnel will aim to respond within 48 working hours upon application.
As the school are looking to employ as soon as possible, submitting your application early will be favourable. Teaching Personnel reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we have successfully appointed a suitable applicant.
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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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