SEN Teaching Assistant - PMLD and ASD

Job Title: Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism & Special Educational Needs Support

Location: Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

Salary: £90.00 per day (competitive rates for temporary SEN support roles)

Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional learning needs? We are currently seeking experienced and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a leading specialist school in Aberdare, supporting learners with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), Global Delay, and other SEN needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive educational environment, contributing to the development and growth of children with special educational needs across Welsh schools and settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with diverse SEN, including autism and global delays
• Assist class teachers in delivering tailored lesson plans
• Promote positive behaviour and a safe learning environment
• Provide one-to-one and group support to enhance learner engagement
• Help students access and participate in curriculum activities
• Encourage independence and social skills development

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children with SEN, particularly ASD and Global Delay
• Compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undertake one)
• Flexibility to work full or part-time hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Benefits:

• Work across primary, secondary, and SEN schools, as well as private education provisions across Wales
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability
• Supportive environment with ongoing professional development
• Competitive daily rates of £90.00 and above

Join a dedicated team making a real impact in the education and well-being of children with special needs. If you are an enthusiastic SEN Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

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