SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Start date: ASAP

Duration: Full-time, long-term position until the end of the academic year

Pay rate: £82.51-£95 per day.

Location: North Monmouthshire

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference and gain fulfilment in a diverse and supportive learning environment? Teaching Personnel are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join a well-established secondary school in North Monmouthshire as a Learning Support Assistant.

This role involves working within an SEN base, supporting pupils aged 11–16, either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups. You will be supporting learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), so personal or professional experience working with SEN pupils will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils aged 11–16 with their learning and development
• Assisting teachers in delivering lessons and preparing learning activities
• Providing tailored support, including occasional 1:1 assistance
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Supporting pupils to achieve their full potential academically and socially

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with SEN/ALN pupils (personal or professional)
• Understand how children learn and develop effectively
• Be patient, caring, positive, and supportive
• Have high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS clearance and on the update service.
• EWC registration.
• Ability to provide two professional references
• Available to interview within the next two weeks

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a dedicated school community, we would love to hear from you.

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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