SEN Teaching Assistant - Monmouth (Primary 3-11)

Have you got experience working in the education, care or support work sector?
Do you have experience supporting adults or children with severe learning difficulties, disabilities, or elderly individuals with chronic conditions?
Do you have experience with personal care, administering medication, and moving and handling?
Looking for a Monday to Friday role with weekends and school holidays off?
Daily rate of pay £88.92 - £101.92 per day?

We are actively recruiting for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team at Vision for Education in Monmouth, supporting children within a primary school classroom environment aged 3-11.

The role will involve supporting primary-aged pupils with a wide range of additional learning needs (ALN), as well as those who may display challenging behaviour. This 3-11 special needs primary school is seeking support staff to work on a 1:1 and small group basis, giving you a genuine opportunity to make a lasting positive impact on pupils' early development and education.

The role

The role is based in Monmouth

The position is within a 3-11 primary special needs school supporting pupils with ALN

As part of the Teaching Assistant role, you will support pupils in the classroom to meet daily learning and developmental objectives

You will be responsible for building strong, nurturing relationships with pupils and acting as a positive role model

The role will require you to identify triggers and de-escalate behaviours before they arise

Work on a 1:1 and small group basis to support pupils' academic, social and emotional development

Follow the direction of the class teacher and SENCO, assisting where needed

Utilise your existing skills and experience to provide the best possible learning experience

Think creatively and contribute ideas to help further improve teaching and learning

The ideal candidate will:

Ideally hold a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare, Health & Social Care or a related subject (not essential)

Have strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

Have experience in SEN / ALN (personal or professional), ideally with primary-aged children

Be open to additional training such as Team Teach or Manual Handling

Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrate a genuine passion for helping and supporting young children

The benefits:

Excellent daily rate of pay - £88.92 - £101.92 per day
Auto-enrolment into a company pension scheme
Ongoing personal development opportunities and access to a wide range of training courses
Full-time and part-time positions available
Your own dedicated personal consultant to support you throughout your placement
Vision for Education is part of The Edwin Group - a Top 10 UK employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, 2024 & 2025
A positive and supportive working culture where your contribution is valued and recognised

If you feel the above role is right for you and you would like to be shortlisted, please click apply below and upload a copy of your CV. We will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Best of luck and we look forward to speaking with you!

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