SEN Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Assistant - SEN School (Bridgend)

Salary: £92.95 - 92.95 per day + additional benefits

Location: Bridgend

Contract: Full-time, Monday–Friday (Part-time also available)

Start: Immediate and ongoing

Progression: Opportunity to move onto a permanent contract with the school

About the Role:
Teaching Personnel are seeking enthusiastic, patient and committed Teaching Assistants to support a well-established Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Bridgend. The school caters for pupils aged 3–19 years with a wide range of additional learning needs, including ASD, complex needs, communication difficulties, and social, emotional and behavioural needs.

This is a rewarding long-term opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent school contract for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

Supporting learners on a 1:1 basis or within small groups
Assisting with classroom activities and differentiated learning
Supporting pupils with communication, sensory and emotional needs
Using positive behaviour support strategies
Assisting with personal care (if required)
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff
Helping create an inclusive, safe and engaging learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

Experience working with children or young people (school, nursery, youth work, care, SEN, etc.)
A passion for supporting pupils with additional needs
Calm, patient and adaptable approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A willingness to undertake relevant training (provided by Teaching Personnel)
A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

What We Offer:

Competitive daily pay
Ongoing support from your dedicated Recruitment Consultant
Opportunity to secure a permanent position within the school
Flexible payment options (PAYE)

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and ready to make a difference in a rewarding SEN environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact  via Teaching Personnel’s South Wales SEN Team.

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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Location:
Bridgend
Salary:
£92.95 /day
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Education

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