Trainee Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are looking for confident, outgoing individuals to kick start a rewarding career in special education. A background in SEN with either adults or children is desired but not essential for the role. The school in question is a 3-11 SEN school based in the heart of Pentwyn, Cardiff. There are a number of roles to be filled all starting ASAP and will initially be until Summer 2025. 

Experience: We have found from previous success that personal experience is just as vital for these types of roles. Candidates with a background in care work, sport coaching and youth work are all welcomed for this role. We have also found that graduates have excelled in the role due to their transferable skills gained through their studies and placements.

The role: The role of a Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant is an important element to the children’s learning and how they perceive their day-to-day routines. The successful candidates will be responsible for working as a general teaching assistant working with small classes of 5/6 pupils who have low functioning Autism and are non-verbal. Personal care may also be expected of you at times due to the care needs of the pupils but on the go training will be provided.

The ideal candidate must have a positive can-do attitude with a desire to improve the SEN classroom and make a difference to these pupil’s lives.

This is a highly rewarding job that comes with a great sense of pride in your work. If you are looking for job where you can go home every day knowing you've made a difference, then please apply today. The schools are looking to appoint ASAP. Interviews are to be held either at our Cardiff Office or onlin

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