Teaching Assistant

Fluent Welsh Teaching Assistant

Do you have previous experience supporting primary age pupils? 

Have you worked with children with Additional Learning Needs? 

Would you like to work in a wonderful Primary School with a KS2 pupil on a 1:1 basis? 

Our specialist Primary Branch in Swansea are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to work with a named pupil 1:1. The pupil is in KS2 and will need support until he finishes at his current school. The pupil has Autism and not only struggles with their learning but also with engaging with fellow pupils and staff in the school. Due to this we feel someone who is experienced would be a more suitable fit. The pupil can display challenging behaviour but the school are very supportive and will ensure you know of any triggers before starting. 

As an 1:1 TA, your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with a pupil with Autism on a 1:1 basis within a mainstream classroom
• Delivering bespoke interventions
• Changing some lessons to suit the needs of your pupil
• Encouraging learning and engagement in school
• Making sure the pupil is on time for the lessons and has the correct equipment 
• De-escalating challenging behaviour and being aware of triggers 

A successful candidate will be:

• Fluent Welsh is essential for this role
• Flexible and adaptable in work situations
• Caring and compassionate
• Able to work in a challenging environment 
• Confident in managing challenging behaviour
• Willing to complete any training and CPD necessary for the role

What you can gain from us:

• Training through Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy
• Weekly pay based on your skills, experience, flexibility, and availability
• Online services that make your work admin and communication simple
• Continuous communication and support from your personal consultant

This will be a temporary role to begin with, however there is the opportunity for a permanent placement pending a successful trial period.

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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