SEN TA

Prospero Teaching

  • Bridgend
  • £85-95 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job descriptionJob Ad: Behavioural Needs Teaching Assistant (KS3/4 PRU) – Bridgend, WalesProspero Teaching is on the lookout for an experienced Behavioural Needs Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team supporting KS1/2 pupils in a special education needs setting in Bridgend. This will be based primarily in a mainstream school, with occasional time spent in an alternative learning provision.Role Insight
You’ll be working with students who exhibit extremely challenging behaviour due to various factors such as:
SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health)
PTSD
Undiagnosed SENFor this position you will require experience working with additional learning needs in some capacity, there will however be more training provided in positive behaviour management where required.Position Overview
Days & Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pmStart Date: ASAP (Immediate trials available)
Salary: GBP85-95 per day
Contract: Temporary to Permanent options available
Location: BridgendKey Responsibilities:
Academic Support: Help students engage with their learning.
Emotional Support: Foster a safe, supportive environment for emotional well-being.
Teamwork: Collaborate with teachers and support staff to deliver tailored learning experiences.
Behaviour Management: Guide students in managing behaviour and achieving progress.What You’ll Bring:
Strong Behavioural Management: Calmly handle extreme behaviours.
Compassion & Empathy: Understand the impact of SEMH, PTSD, and SEN.
Positive Relationships: Build trust with students, supporting them academically and emotionally.
Communication Skills: Collaborate effectively with the team.
Adaptability: Handle challenges with flexibility.
Team Teach Training: Desirable but not essential – training for managing physical behaviour.Requirements:
Enhanced DBS (on the update service)EWC Check
Right to work in the UK
Experience working with challenging behaviours, SEMH, and related needs.Interested? Let’s Talk!Know someone perfect for the role? Send them this ad!Contract/Position Details:About ProsperoProud to be listed in the Times as one of 'The Best Companies To Work For', Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.

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