Teaching Assistant - KS3 & KS4 SEN School

Teaching Assistant - KS3 & KS4 SEN School

Location: Penarth
Role Type: Full-time
Start Date: January 2025

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our team in a local Penarth SEN school, supporting KS3 and KS4 students with special educational needs. This is a full-time position starting in January 2025, ideal for an individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and is prepared for a rewarding yet challenging role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide essential classroom support to students in KS3 and KS4, adapting learning materials to meet diverse needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher to manage behavior and ensure a positive, disruption-free learning environment.
• Offer encouragement, patience, and empathy, supporting students in developing essential skills and confidence.
• Assist in implementing individual education plans (IEPs) tailored to each student’s learning requirements.
• Help foster an inclusive and supportive classroom setting.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Resilience: A calm and committed approach to helping students overcome challenges.
• Patience: The ability to offer consistent support and understanding to students with complex needs.
• Adaptability: Able to adjust to various learning styles and classroom dynamics.
• Experience: Prior experience working with SEN students is highly desirable, but a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in a similar role is beneficial.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Availability to start full-time from January 2025.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay through Teaching Personnel.
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.
• A chance to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives.

If you’re ready to take on this rewarding challenge and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team and start a fulfilling journey in special education with Teaching Personnel.

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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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