SEN Teaching Assistant job in Bridgend
Full time – start date ASAP
£11.21 per hour
We currently have a full time and long-term job available for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to work within a special school in Bridgend. This job is to start immediately and is full time
Under the direction of the class Teacher, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with a Year 7 pupil with Autism. As a positive role model, you will work to support the pupil in all aspects of their school life. This will include supporting them with their work, engaging them to keep focused and on task, to complete activities in line with learning goals. You will also help the child to appropriately engage with others, including participation in group activities. As you get to know the child, you will develop an understanding of the child’s likes and interests, and use these as a means of engaging the child. You will be effective in managing the child’s behaviour and in developing an effective working relationship, setting and maintaining boundaries, and supporting the child in adhering to them. You will be positive in nature and will use praise and encouragement to help build the child’s confidence, both in their achievements with their work, and with social interaction.
The right person for this job will have;
- · Experience in supporting a child/children with Autism within a similar environment
- · Strong behaviour management skills – the ability to be firm but fair and set boundaries
- · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- · The ability to build strong working relationships with the pupil, other pupils within the class, as well as the staff
- · A positive and enthusiastic nature and the ability to be a good role model to the pupil
- · A genuine desire to work with children with additional needs
This role is to start straight away, so should you wish to apply, please send your CV as soon as possible or email for an application form.
Our ability to offer you this job is subject to our ability to obtain satisfactory references and documentation, which we can help to facilitate.