Connex - Wales
SEND Teaching Assistant
Llanelli
£445 per week
About the role
Connex Education is partnering with a SEND school in Llanelli to recruit an experienced Teaching Assistant. While previous 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 would be a great fit for this role.
About the school
Our partner school that thrives on delivering a bespoke and individualised curriculum that meets the needs of all learners through exciting activities and opportunities. They pride themselves on the progress that their learners make during their educational career. Links with parents, professionals, and the local and wider community, are essential in assisting pupils to receive the very best educational experiences and the most relevant and appropriate opportunities to develop their independence and life skills in preparation for the world after they leave school.
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. 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.
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.
- Funded formal qualifications, from a Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, and Level 5 TEFL.
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
Please apply today or you can call the office on 01267 611470 if you would like to discuss more opportunities,
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.
