Sen Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Title:
Behaviour / Complex Needs Teaching Assistant
Location:
Penarth
Start Date:
Immediate Start Salary: £92 - £95 per day
Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)?
Are you confident in managing challenging behaviour and supporting pupils with Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Are you a patient, resilient and enthusiastic individual looking to make a positive difference in a specialist school?
Teacher Active is proud to be working with a specialist ALN school based in Penarth, supporting pupils across Key Stage 2 (KS2) and Key Stage 3 (KS3) with a range of additional learning needs, including ASD and SEMH. The school provides a specialist learning environment focused on supporting pupils with their educational, social and emotional development.
The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Behaviour / Complex Needs Teaching Assistant on a full-time, temporary basis with an immediate start. The successful Behaviour / Complex Needs Teaching Assistant will support pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis, assist with managing challenging behaviour, implement positive behaviour strategies and work closely with teaching staff to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
The successful Behaviour / Complex Needs Teaching Assistant will have:
- A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or training in ALN, desirable but not essential
- Experience supporting children or young people with ASD, SEMH or challenging behaviour, desirable but not essential
- An understanding of positive behaviour management strategies
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting pupils with complex needs
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
- CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
- Market leading rates of pay
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
About Teacher ActiveTeacher Active is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and educational professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
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