Teaching Assistant

Wales/ temporary / £14.25 - 14.25 per hour

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Treorchy
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £14.25 per hour

Do you have experience working 1-1 with children with ADHD and behavioural and emotional difficulties?

Are you resilient and able to remain calm and consistent when supporting challenging behaviour?

Can you build and maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents and school staff?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Primary School based in Treorchy who are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant. The school is looking for a resilient and supportive individual who can build a positive relationship with a pupil and provide consistent support throughout the school day.

The school is looking to take on a Teaching Assistant on a full-time, ongoing basis, working 1-1 with a child with ADHD and behavioural and emotional difficulties. The successful Teaching Assistant will provide consistent support, help the pupil manage their emotions and behaviour, and maintain strong relationships with both the pupil and their parents.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children with Additional Learning Needs / ALN
• Experience working 1-1 with children with ADHD and behavioural and emotional difficulties
• Experience managing challenging behaviour within an education or similar setting
• The resilience and patience to provide consistent support
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and parents
• A calm, caring and adaptable approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

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 Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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.

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