SEN Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant
SEN TA / LSA – Full-time/Part-time – Newport – SEMH / ASD
Supply Desk have found that Graduates in Psychology, Sports and Drama have made excellent learning support and teaching assistants in special needs schools and pupil referral units.
Within the role of a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) or Teaching Assistant (TA) you will be supporting children or young adults in the class room or on a one to one basis, helping them access the curriculum and helping them engage during the school day.
We have found people with either a Psychology, Sports or Drama degree often have good emotional resilience and emotional intelligence, with a natural understanding of how to help support SEN students on a 1:1 basis and group basis.
We are looking for graduates who are passionate about helping the younger minds develop and progress within their education. Giving them the support to build on their confidence and channel their focus. This can be achieved by using different methods and skills, where Supply Desk offer a variety of training and workshops to help you upskill in these areas.
SEN TA / LSA – Full-time/Part-time – Newport – SEMH / ASD
Benefits of working with Supply Desk:
- CPD – a number of courses available
- £60-£65 a day
- Sociable working hours
- On call 24/7
- Career advice
- Great market knowledge to match you to your perfect role
- Advice and editing on your current CV
- Interview preparation
- Refer a friend bonus scheme £100
What do you need to apply?
- Degree in Psychology, Sport, Drama or similar
- Experience with children in a school or similar setting.
- Positive and trustworthy attitude.
- Both Supply Desk and our schools expect you to be on time, act professionally and provide an excellent standard of teaching.
- Enhanced DBS (or willing to be checked).
- EWC registration (or willing to apply).
If you are interested in this opportunity and want to hear more about our potential Guaranteed Work Scheme please contact Natalie Howells at our Cardiff branch on 02920 601860 or send an email with your CV attached to cardiff@supplydesk.co.uk
If this isn’t the right role for you, I have an array of positions in Newport, so please do still get in touch and we can discuss other opportunities.
We are passionate about safeguarding at Supply Desk and as such you will need to undertake our thorough vetting procedures, which include an enhanced DBS, full work history, references and a face-to-face interview so please ensure you are able to provide these details in order to apply.
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications