SEN Teaching Assistant

Posted 2 years ago by Twenty 4 Seven
Cardiff
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant


**Location: Cardiff

**ASAP Start

**Full-time and part-time available

**3 Months of relevant experience required

Twenty 4 Seven are thrilled to be working alongside this friendly and modern primary school located in a residential area in Cardiff. They are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work alongside a pupil with Special Educational Needs.

The School

The school is run by a team of dedicated staff who work to create exciting opportunities for all pupils to grow and develop. They believe that pupils are each individual and work to create a stimulating learning environment that will cater to each individual. The school works to create a rich and innovative curriculum that is enjoyable and prepares pupils for their future in education and society. They are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual who will continue this passion for learning and support the pupils both academically and socially.

The Role

The successful candidate will begin working as soon as possible and will continue through to the end of the academic year, with the possibility of this becoming permanent. They will be working term-time from 8:30 to 15:30 on weekdays. They will be working 1:1 with a pupil with Special Educational Needs and occasionally taking small groups to complete set learning activities.

As a one-to-one SEN TA you will:

  • Work one-to-one with a pupil with Special Educational Needs
  • Assist pupil in accessing the curriculum
  • Assist pupil in making progress academically, socially, and personally
  • Get to know the pupil and learn how to support them further in the best way possible
  • Support the classroom teacher and work with small groups of pupils

The successful candidate:

  • Will be patient, enthusiastic, and approachable
  • Will have experience working within an educational setting
  • Will have an understanding of how to support children with SEN
  • Will have a good command of the English language
  • Will have a minimum of 3 months of relevant experience
  • Teaching Assistant qualifications are also desirable but not essential

The Benefits of working with Twenty4Seven Education:

  • Opportunities to work in a variety of local Schools & Colleges which enables you to establish where you work best
  • Twenty-4-Seven support from your designated consultant
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Recommend-a-friend Scheme

Twenty4Seven Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Therefore, this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be required to obtain an Education Workforce Council (EWC) check. Full assistance will be provided.