At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with Special Educational Needs in a fun and positive school environment.
- Company: Join TeacherActive, a leading education recruitment agency with 20+ years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free CPD training, and a supportive team of consultants.
- Other info: Potential for long-term position and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with Manual Handling and a genuine desire to inspire pupils.
The predicted salary is between 23990 - 29321 £ per year.
Are you a highly experienced Teaching Assistant / TA looking for a new role that is rewarding? Do you have experience working alongside children with Special Educational Needs / ALN including PMLD? Are you able to remain calm and understanding during challenging situations?
TeacherActive are proud to be working with a special school based in Pontypool. The school is a positive, happy and fun-filled environment where everyone works together to get the best for their children. They aim to encourage children in their strengths, whilst encouraging them to embrace new challenges.
This school is looking for a Teaching Assistant / TA who is comfortable teaching young pupils with Special Educational Needs / ALN. This will be a temporary, full-time role with the possibility of a long-term position for the right staff member who suits their core values. The successful Teaching Assistant / TA must work 1 on 1 with the pupils and demonstrate empathy, have the ability to adapt to challenging situations and think on their feet in a fast-paced environment.
The correct Teaching Assistant / TA for the role will have experience working with Manual Handling. Please note this is an essential requirement.
The successful Teaching Assistant / TA will have:
- Genuine desire to inspire pupils and motivate other staff
- Ability to assist the Teacher with classroom preparation and management
- Ability to listen to and understand the pupils to assess their individual needs
- Resilient approach and ability to incorporate differentiation
- Previous experience is essential
As a member of the TeacherActive supply team, you should expect to enjoy the following benefits:
- We offer a competitive rate of pay no matter what job role. Teachers start at £172+, Cover supervisor £120+ and Teaching Assistants £90+ per day!
- A dedicated team of consultants with an in-depth knowledge of our industry.
- Free career and recruitment advice as well as free CPD training.
- TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive £100 gift when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply.
All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.
If you are interested in this ALN Teaching Assistant position, or want to hear about any of my other opportunities, please click ‘apply’ now, and I will be in touch with you to discuss further. Or, please don’t hesitate to contact me using the following details: Email: (url removed) TEL: (phone number removed)
About TeacherActive: TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement: TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance: Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
Sen Teaching Assistant in Pontypool employer: TeacherActive
At TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our nursery practitioners have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while working in the vibrant community of Lymm, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in their formative years.
