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Teaching Assistant

Posted 5 days ago

  • Llandeilo, Dyfed
  • Any
  • External
  • Expires In 3 months
Teaching Assistant
Do you have previous experience supporting secondary age pupils?
Have you worked with children with Additional Learning Needs?
Would you like to work in a school that specifically supports pupils diagnosed with Autism.
Our specialist SEN Branch in Swansea are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to work with pupils with Autism and Sensory Impairments. The pupils are mainly KS3 and will need support in each class they attend. Due to the nature of the pupils you would be working with we feel someone who is experienced would be a more suitable fit. The pupils can display challenging behaviour but the school are very supportive and will ensure you know of any triggers before starting.
As TA, your responsibilities will include:
Working closely with pupils with Autism and challenging behaviour
Delivering bespoke interventions
Changing some lessons to suit the needs of the pupils
Encouraging learning and engagement in school
De-escalating challenging behaviour and being aware of triggers
A successful candidate will be:
Flexible and adaptable in work situations
Caring and compassionate
Able to work in a challenging environment
Confident in managing challenging behaviour
Willing to complete any training and CPD necessary for the role
What you can gain from us:
Training through Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy
Weekly pay based on your skills, experience, flexibility, and availability
Online services that make your work admin and communication simple
Continuous communication and support from your personal consultant
This will be a temporary role to begin with, however there is the opportunity for a permanent placement pending a successful trial period.
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.
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