SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Swansea & Carmarthenshire
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of mainstream secondary schools and alternative provisions in Swansea and Carmarthenshire.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN/ALN) and helping them engage in education, build confidence, and achieve their potential.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional learning needs

• Support students with emotional, behavioural, and learning challenges

• Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions

• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment

• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and participation in lessons

Requirements

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

• EWC registration (or willingness to register)

• Previous experience in a school, care, youth work, or support setting

• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Opportunities to work in mainstream secondary schools and alternative provisions

• Access to the Teaching Personnel CPD Academy for professional development and training

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Flexible working opportunities with potential for long-term placements

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a difference in education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to start your journey as an SEN Teaching Assistant with Teaching Personnel.

Phone: 01792 473300
Email: Anna-Leigh.Webster@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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