Aberdare, RCT, United Kingdom
£92.59 - Per Day
Temporary
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales
Salary: £92.59+ per day
Employment Type: Full-time, Long-term Contract
Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant required for a rewarding, long-term opportunity in Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf. This role is based within a welcoming specialist education setting, supporting pupils with complex learning needs in a calm, structured environment. You’ll work closely with an experienced team to help children feel safe, included, and ready to learn.
Key Responsibilities
As a SEN Teaching Assistant based in Aberdare, your daily duties will include:
- Providing consistent in-class support to help pupils access learning, remain engaged, and build confidence
- Working alongside the Class Teacher to deliver structured, inclusive support, adapting activities for individual needs
- Supporting pupils with complex learning difficulties and associated communication, sensory, or emotional needs
- Using positive, proactive approaches to promote wellbeing and behaviour regulation, following agreed strategies
- Helping maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment, including assisting with routines and transitions
- Building professional relationships with staff and families to support progress in Aberdare and the wider school community
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will need:
- Experience supporting children with additional learning needs (ALN/SEN) and/or behavioural, social, or emotional needs in an education or care setting
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one) and the ability to provide suitable references
- A relevant qualification such as CACHE/NVQ Level 2 or Level 3, Teaching Assistant qualification, or Childcare/SEND training (desirable but not essential)
- A patient, resilient approach and a genuine commitment to supporting pupil progress in Aberdare
Benefits & Work Environment
- £92.59+ per day with regular opportunities for ongoing work
- Supportive team culture within a specialist education environment focused on inclusion and pupil wellbeing
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to strengthen your experience in ALN/SEN and inclusive practice
- A structured, long-term placement offering consistency for staff and pupils in Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf
If you are a qualified SEN Teaching Assistant looking for an exciting new role in Aberdare, apply today!
