SEN Assistant

Overview

Unqualified SEN assistant

Salary starting from £89.38

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:30–15:30 (no weekends)

Location:

Bridgend

Teaching Personnel are delighted to be working in partnership with a specialist SEN provision in Bridgend. The provision covers a wide range of complex needs and additional learning needs including SEMH (social, emotional and mental health), ASD (autism spectrum disorder), SLCN (speech, language and communication needs) and SLD (severe learning disabilities). The school ranges in ages from 3–19, so it is essential for a successful candidate to be comfortable working across varying age groups.

• Support teachers and pupils with special educational needs by helping create an inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• Work under the guidance of qualified staff to assist with classroom activities.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group support and help implement learning strategies.
• Promote pupils’ independence and wellbeing and support with personal care where required.

• There are no prior qualifications required for this role; further training will be provided by Teaching Personnel.
• Willingness to learn and ability to take direction in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Patience, empathy, and caring nature with excellent communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service and Education Workforce Council application (assistance available if not currently held).
• Ability to upload CV or email your application to apply for the role.

• All applicants require appropriate qualifications and training. See Teaching Personnel FAQ for details.
• All pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with the potential for a permanent role at a later date.
• Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Safeguarding checks are undertaken in accordance with DfE guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, which may include an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
• Free child protection and prevent duty training for all registered candidates. Full DBS assistance provided.
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