TEACHING ASSISTANT - October 2018

We are looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a lovely Secondary school located in the Carmarthen area. This is to start in October. The school are looking for a candidate who would be capable of working with children with ASD or other behavioural difficulties.

You will be assisting the class teacher by helping the identified student(s) to learn as effectively as possible, both independently and in group situations.

The role:

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
• Interact with the child according to their individual needs.

The ideal candidate:

• Have prior experience working with children with SEN, preferably ASD.
• Enjoy working with children in both 1:1 situations and in group settings.
• Demonstrate what additional and different learning techniques you have to help close the gap between lower and higher level ability pupils.
• An approachable, calm and professional manner.
• Have positive behaviour management skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility in working practices and the ability to know when to use initiative.
• Have positive working relationships with children, staff and parents as well as excellent communication skills.
• Be full of energy and enthusiasm.
• Will be available to start in September.

What you can expect from working with Teaching Personnel

• Excellent rates of pay (£270 - £300 a week)
• regular training and CPD opportunities provided throughout the year with access to online resources and diary
• an opportunity to deliver lessons to a diverse group of students
• an opportunity to work with and receive ongoing support from the largest Education Recruitment Agency in the UK

Plus, recommend a friend We will pay a £50 referral bonus for any teacher or teaching assistant that you refer that goes on to work at least 10 days through us.

If you would like to hear more than please contact Hayley with your most recent resume at

01792 473300

*Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided