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SalaryTeaching Assistant – Emotional, Social and Behavioural Difficulties
Location - Cardiff
Pay rate - £84.50 - £100 per day (based on experience)
Duration - Long-term (Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3pm)
About us:
PE Direct is the only specialist recruitment agency in South Wales dedicated solely to physical education (PE) and additional learning needs (ALN). Our mission is to transform the lives of vulnerable learners and empower educators.
We are seeking 2*Teaching Assistants to work within a special needs school for pupils aged between 11 and 18 years old with complex ESBD (Emotional, Social and Behavioural Difficulties). The school actively promote wellbeing and advocate outdoor learning as a part of this. This has been successful in supporting the pupils in all aspects in line with their holistic approach to learning and wellbeing.
Benefits:
- Excellent rates of pay (PAYE) - no hidden charges or administration fees.
- Specialist long-term placements
- Support of an experienced and specialist company and consultant.
- Unrivalled FREE continued professional development, training, and mentoring.
- Career guidance and valuable work experience.
Responsibilities:
- Working within a small class to support pupils who have complex ESBD and additional learning needs.
- Supporting pupils in enhancing self-esteem and social interaction skills.
- Encouraging pupils to take pride in their achievements and celebrate them.
- Supporting pupils to management their behaviour, emotions, and frustration.
- Working closely as part of a team with other members of teaching staff.
Requirements:
- Experience of working with pupils in a similar environment and of a similar age within the last 3 years.
- Strong behaviour management skills and communication skills
- Ability to build strong rapport with pupils based on mutual trust and respect.
Apply now to register your interest!
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
PE Direct is an employment business in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with PE Direct to be considered for this job.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
All job offers are subject to pre-employment checks that include Right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS disclosure and EWC registration. PE Direct will help facilitate these.
