Connex - Wales
SEND Teaching Assistant
Cardiff/Vale of Glamorgan
£445 per week
To apply, you must show right to work in the UK
About the role
Connex Education is partnering with a SEND school in the Vale of Glamorgan to recruit an experienced Learning Support Assistant. While prior experience in special needs is not required, a solid understanding of the needs of learners with ALN (Additional Learning Needs) and/or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges would be beneficial. Candidates with a background in mainstream education or experience as care or support workers will be well-suited for this role.
About the school
Our partner school serves a diverse range of pupils with varying abilities. It boasts excellent facilities and a dedicated staff team with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude. The school treat every child as an individual, ensuring that their educational and therapeutic needs are met, enabling them to thrive both during their time at the school and beyond. The school supports students with a variety of additional learning needs, including ADHD, ASD, PMLD, and SEMH. While the role can present challenges, the sense of job satisfaction and reward is unmatched, offering a truly unique and fulfilling experience.
Assignment Details
As a Learning Support Assistant in a SEND school, we are seeking individuals who are adaptable and capable of working across all Key Stages. You should be enthusiastic about contributing to a variety of curriculum activities and ideas. The ideal candidate will support pupils in engaging with and enjoying enriching experiences, while also understanding the importance of offering both strong support and suitable challenges.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Competitive daily rate
- PAYE paid weekly.
- Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package, comprising over 24 courses.
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
Person specification
- Aged 19 and over
- C or above in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
- Care / Support Worker Background
- DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one
- EWC registered
If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today.
Protected characteristics statement
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is dependent on qualification and experience.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
