PMLD Learning Support Assistant - Cardiff

Our Specialist SEN Branch here at Teaching Personnel are currently looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant with SEN experience, to join us to work for our client SEN school near Cardiff just off the A4323.

This position is full-time and involve working with Primary aged students with Physical disabilities. The ideal candidate should be able to be happy to work in the classroom as well as outside. There will be regular swimming sessions.

The school tends to provide small, specialist learning environment which meets pupils' not only education but also medical, social and care needs. The ideal candidates will support young people with physical disabilities with ease as well as provide personal care. You must be a Special needs LSA with previous experience of supporting young people in Primary ages.

The school is within good public transport links and ample on site and on street parking available. They are within easy reach from areas such as the City of Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Bridgend and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

By registering with Teaching Personnel, you will benefit from:

• More training and development than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses.
• A great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a generous reward
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
• Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
• A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To join us and be successful in this exciting Teaching assistant position, you will need to:

• Have SEN experience in a school or care setting and ideally have PMLD experience.
• Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks.
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council.
• Have a CV covering at least 6 years employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
• Have the legal right to work in the UK

If this is the role for you or you looking at other opportunities then please get in touch with Bethan our SEN branch manager and she will be more than delighted to support you through the process.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see faqs for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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