SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant
Tonypandy
Min. £11.85 per hour

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work in one of our partnership schools. The successful applicant will be working within KS3&4 classes supporting the Special Educational Needs of a small group of students. The position is available from September and will run for the entirety of the academic year, with interviews being held over the next couple of weeks.

What do I need to be a Teaching Assistant?

• No formal qualifications necessary
• Enhanced DBS Certificate available on Update Service
• Registered with EWC
• Minimum 5 GCSEs core subjects
• Passion for education

**Teaching Personnel can assist you with your DBS & EWC applications**

The successful candidate will be placed in small classes of intervention groups with students who have a range of special educational needs such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and Physical Disabilities. Our partnership school has outlined they do not require someone with direct experience of working with SEN pupils, but more someone who fits their ethos and has transferable skills like Sports Coaches or care workers.

The school itself is a fantastic workplace and a brilliant opportunity for anyone wanting to take a step into an educational career. The school has some excellent facilities and a great staff team who are on-hand to support you in your role.

What does a Teaching Assistant do?

• Assist the learning of students by explaining tasks, reading work out to them, keep them task focused etc.
• Manage any challenging behaviours exhibited by students
• Greet students in the morning and prepare them for classes
• Communicate on an adult level to take direction from Teachers. It is imperative a TA has the ability to communicate and connect with children on their level

Why should I work with Teaching Personnel?

We pride ourselves on being the best at what we do. Working with us means you will have a variety of benefits at the tip of your fingers. You will have a dedicated consultant who will assist you along your professional journey and access your own online portal via our mobile App to easily manage your availability. Take a look at what some of the people who have worked for us before have to say by searching “Teaching Personnel Wales” in Google and you can find our reviews from there!

What next?

Click the link to apply today!

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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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