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SEN Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 89.38 - 89.38 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Swansea
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Swansea
Contract Type: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Salary:£89.38
Start Date: Immediate
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs?
Do you bring empathy, creativity, and resilience to everything you do?
We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team and help transform learning into a journey every child can access and enjoy.
About the Role
As a SEN Specialist TA, you’ll work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to provide tailored support for pupils with a wide range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social-emotional challenges.
This is a role for someone who thrives on variety and sees potential in every child.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide one-to-one or small group support, adapting strategies to suit individual needs
Help implement and review EHCP targets in collaboration with the SEN team
Foster independence, self-esteem, and emotional regulation in pupils
Support learning across the curriculum, with a focus on removing barriers to progress
Liaise effectively with staff, parents, and specialists to ensure joined-up support
About You
We’re seeking someone who is:
Experienced in working with children with special educational needs (essential)
Calm, patient, and flexible in approach
Knowledgeable about inclusive teaching strategies and behaviour support techniques
Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may face complex challenges
A proactive team player with a positive, can-do attitude
Desirable:
Relevant experience - personal or professional!
Experience with Makaton, PECs, sensory circuits, or Thrive/Nurture approaches
Why Join Us?
At Teaching Personnel , we don’t just support children – we support each other. You’ll be part of a warm, collaborative team that values professional development and wellbeing. Expect opportunities to grow, lead interventions, and contribute to a school culture that genuinely puts inclusion first.
✅ Ongoing CPD tailored to your SEN interests
✅ A supportive leadership team who value your input
✅ Opportunities to work across age groups or specialisms
✅ A rewarding role where no two days are the same – and every day matters
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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