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Special Needs Support Assistants Vacancy in Ebbw Vale

Date posted : 09/01/18
£55 - £65 per day

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Our specialist SEN branch of Teaching Personnel are recruiting on behalf of one of our partner SEN school is based in Ebbw Vale. You will be working with a small group of pupils who have a range of additional learning needs. The ideal candidate will have recent ALN/SEN classroom experience. This is a full-time Key Stage Two (KS2) position and is a challenging but rewarding environment to work in. The staff at the school are incredibly supportive and really do reward their staff. This position has an immediate start date, so get in touch without delay!

In return Teaching Personnel can offer you:

  • Access to a fantastic CPD academy offering courses such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness & Safeguarding
  • A Personal Consultant who has your best interests at heart
  • A wide range of provisions across South Wales
  • Competitive rate of pay

This provision caters for children and young people aged 3 to 19 who are have a wide range of SEN including Severe Learning Difficulties, Profound & Multiple Difficulties and Autism. We are always looking for candidates with excellent communication skills, the ability to build relationships with pupils, and a great understanding of the specific needs of children with PMLD. Majority of pupils are wheelchair users, are medically dependent and require support with personal care. Pupils have access to fantastic facilities which include: Hydrotherapy pool, sensory rooms and onsite physiotherapists.

The successful Teaching Assistant will be someone who is confident, patient and will have a real desire to help children reach their potential in education. Recent, up to date safeguarding training is desirable. Worried you have little experience within the classroom - do not panic! I am looking for the right personality. If this sounds like the role for you - please get in touch with the SEN Branch at your earliest convenience.

*all successful candidates are subject to a Criminal Records Check and full registration with Education Workforce Council*

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