Connex - Wales
SEND Teaching Assistant
Llanelli
£445 per week
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About the role
Connex Education is working with a SEND school in Llanelli to recruit an experienced Learning Support Assistant. While previous experience in special educational needs isn’t essential, a good understanding of learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and/or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges is highly beneficial. This role is well-suited to individuals with a background in mainstream education, or those with experience in care or support work.
About the school
Our partner school is dedicated to empowering learners to embrace lifelong learning. With a supportive ethos that fosters confidence and wellbeing, the school serves pupils with diverse needs, including ADHD, ASD, PMLD, and SEMH. While the role may present challenges, it offers remarkable job satisfaction and a deeply rewarding experience.
Assignment Details
As a Teaching Assistant in a SEND school, we’re looking for adaptable individuals who can work across all Key Stages. You should be enthusiastic about supporting a broad range of curriculum activities and helping pupils engage in enriching experiences. The ideal candidate will balance strong support with appropriate challenges to promote meaningful learning and development.
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.
