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Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Sector: Secondary

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 – 15:30

Pay: Starting from £83.85

Start date: ASAP

About the job:

Teaching Personnel are seeking a driven and dedicated individual who wants to step outside of their comfort zone within one of our partnership schools based in Blackwood. The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant to work within their Special Resource Base dealing with pupils with complex needs from the Borough of Caerphilly. The successful candidate will need to be resilient and driven whilst demonstrating patience and passion for the development of the pupil’s education. At this brilliant newly developed school, it is their mission to produce “happy and healthy pupils, prepared by old fashioned standards and challenged through innovative teaching and learning experiences to create confident independent learners who will thrive in an ever-changing world”.

Do you think you’re up to the challenge?

Key responsibilities:

• Adhere to the schools safeguarding policies and procedures
• Provide social and emotional support to pupils with additional learning needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Create a positive and comfortable environment in which pupils can develop
• Adapt to situations as they arise demonstrating your flexibility
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and other teaching staff

Job requirements:

• Evidence of right to work in the UK
• Must possess an Enhanced Child only DBS Certificate
• Registered with the EWC (Education Workforce Council)
• At least two professional references covering 24 months

Whilst having experience working with children who have special education needs in a professional setting is desirable, we welcome applications from people who have personal experience or someone who is willing to fully engage and develop skills in this area.

Why chose to work with Teaching:

Here at Teaching Personnel, you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will strive to find you a position which perfectly suits your every need. Whether you are just starting out in your career in the education sector or are well experienced and looking to develop your skills further, Teaching Personnel will support you every step of the way. You will be given access to our app, giving you the ability to book in your own work at the click of a button ensuring the ultimate work-life balance. Do you want to make a little extra cash whilst you work? Make use of our ‘refer a friend scheme’ for the chance to make some extra money.

Are you interested? Apply now by clicking the apply button below.

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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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