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Teaching Assistant – 1:1 SEN Support (Full-Time)
Location: Ystrad Mynach
Salary: £89.38 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child within a Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. This is a full-time role, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of a young person requiring additional behavioural and emotional support.
About the Role:
This position involves working closely with a specific pupil who presents with challenging behaviours. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering consistent, patient, and understanding support, ensuring the pupil remains engaged and supported throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with SEN and challenging behaviours
Implement strategies to manage and de-escalate behaviour appropriately
Assist in delivering structured and tailored learning under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
Encourage the pupil’s engagement, confidence, and emotional development
Maintain clear communication with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals as required
Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment
Candidate Requirements:
Proven experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs, particularly behavioural needs
Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent under pressure
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A proactive and compassionate approach to support
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply through Teaching Personnel)
Right to work in the UK
What We Offer:
Competitive daily pay of £89.38
Ongoing support and training from Teaching Personnel
Opportunity to work in a supportive and professional school setting
Access to CPD courses and career development resources
If you are passionate about supporting children with SEN and have the experience to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role.
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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