Teaching Assistant (includes personal care)

Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant - SEN School (Includes Personal Care)

Location - Cwmbran, South Wales

Sector - 3-19 Additional Learning Needs

Pay rate - £84.50 - £100 per day (based on experience)

Duration - Long-term, school term time (Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm)

Are you enthusiastic about working with children who have additional learning needs? Do you have experience or a keen interest in supporting children with complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)? If so, we would love to hear from you!

PE Direct are currently seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join the team at a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Newport (South Wales) catering to students aged 3-19.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates (PAYE) with no hidden charges or administration fees.
• Long-term placements with the opportunity for temp-to-perm transitions.
• Support from an experienced, specialist company and consultant.
• Access to unrivalled, FREE continued professional development, training, and mentoring.
• Valuable career guidance and hands-on work experience.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a variety of complex learning needs, including autism, PMLD and communication difficulties.
• Assist with personal care tasks, ensuring the dignity and well-being of each pupil.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, support staff, and external agencies to implement and adapt Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment to help pupils build confidence in their abilities.
• Assist pupils in achieving their academic, social, and emotional milestones.
• Support and encourage pupils to participate in group activities and school events, ensuring their full inclusion and engagement.

Requirements:

• A passion for working children with additional learning needs, particularly those with severe or complex needs.
• Comfort and competence in providing personal care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils based on trust and respect.
• Ability to demonstrate and promote positive behaviour.
• Willingness to undertake additional training.

We are particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds in residential support, health and social care, psychology, or those with a keen passion for this field. If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with complex needs, apply today to join our dedicated team.

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.