1-to-1 SEN Support
Bridgend CF31
Pay from £12.90
Part time 10-15 hours per week~ 5 days 2-3 hours per day
We are seeking a patient and adaptable Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in a local primary school. While prior experience in a school setting is not required, experience with ALN—either professionally or personally—is essential.
The role is within a mainstream primary school following the standard Welsh Curriculum. Support hours will vary depending on each pupil’s individual needs, with assistance primarily focused on subjects they find most challenging.
Flexibility is key, as you will need to work around the pupil’s schedule and adapt to a fast-paced environment. Understanding triggers and effective strategies to support pupils in class is crucial.
Consistency is essential for the well-being and progress of the pupils. Therefore, we are looking for candidates who can commit long-term, helping to build familiarity and routine for the students.
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring pupils are engaged and comfortable during lessons.
- Assisting with personal care tasks if needed (e.g., toileting and feeding).
- Implementing appropriate strategies to manage challenging behavior.
- Participating in relevant training and courses as required.
Requirements:
- Enhanced DBS (We can assist with this process).
- Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) (Support available for registration).
- Relevant experience in the ALN sector, either professionally or personally.
The successful applicant will be given the training and preparation for the opportunity, so if you are interested in joining Teaching Personnel please apply below with your CV. Once shortlisted, we will call to discuss the role and next steps.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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