SEND Teaching Assistant
Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
£ per week
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About the role
Connex Education is partnering with SEND schools across Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan to recruit dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistants. While direct experience in special educational needs is not essential, a strong understanding of learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and/or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges is highly advantageous. This position is ideal for individuals with a background in mainstream education or those who have experience in care or support roles.
About the school
The schools we work with are committed to empowering ambitious learners and fostering a love for lifelong learning. With a nurturing ethos that prioritizes both confidence and wellbeing, our schools support pupils with a wide range of needs, including ADHD, ASD, PMLD, and SEMH. While the role can present challenges, it offers outstanding job satisfaction and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.
Assignment details
As a Teaching Assistant in a SEND school, we’re seeking adaptable individuals who are confident working across all Key Stages. You should be enthusiastic about supporting a wide range of curriculum activities and encouraging pupils to engage in enriching, hands-on experiences. The ideal candidate will provide consistent support while also challenging learners appropriately to foster meaningful progress and personal development.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
1. Competitive daily rate
2. PAYE paid weekly.
3. Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package, comprising over 24 courses.
4. Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
Person specification
5. Aged 19 and over
6. C or above in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
7. Care / Support Worker Background
8. DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one
9. EWC registered