Teaching Assistant (Temporary/Permanent)
Swansea
£83.40 to £96.40 per day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications )

October 2024– July 2025

Vision for Education are actively recruiting individuals with a background in supporting adults or children who display social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) in the Swansea area.

We work closely with a pupil referral unit (PRU) who require the support of a teaching assistant to work alongside pupils on both a 1:1 and small group basis.

What will the role involve?

• Working with primary / secondary aged pupils
• The role will involve building strong and trusting relationships
• Be required to work either with small groups or on a 1:1 basis
• Being resilient and support individuals through difficult situations
• Work alongside and support the class teacher to assess the needs of pupils and support pupils’ learning both in and out of class
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
• De-escalate and use positive reinforcements to engage and promote learning within the classroom

The ideal candidate will have one or more of the following:

• Ideally you will have previous experience working with pupils with challenging behaviour and social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH).
• A Team-Teach qualification or relevant qualification (e.g. PROACT-SCIP/MAPA) are highly desirable, but not essential.
• An understanding of the importance of maintaining a stimulant yet fun learning environment.
• Experience supporting primary or secondary aged pupils
• An understanding and flexible nature is essential, alongside being proactive, empathetic, engaging and creative.
• Be patient, engaging and calm when under pressure.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Be registered (or willing to register) with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

What we offer
As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website

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