Location: Secondary School, Treorchy
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a new specialist resource base within a Secondary school in Treorchy, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and behavioural difficulties. The school is keen to speak with applicants from a variety of backgrounds including education, care and sports coaches.
This is a full-time, long-term role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
About the Role:
* Provide support to secondary-aged pupils with additional learning needs, particularly SEMH and challenging behaviour
* Work with pupils in small groups and on a 1:1 basis to promote engagement, wellbeing, and progress
* Collaborate with teaching staff and the wider support team to implement tailored behaviour and learning strategies
* Help create a positive learning environment
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience supporting children with additional learning needs, particularly SEMH, is desirable
* A Team Teach qualification is a distinct advantage
* Strong communication skills, patience, and a resilient, caring approach
* A genuine passion for helping children thrive both emotionally and academically
Why Join Us?
* Work in a supportive and thriving school environment
* Opportunity for professional growth and a pathway to permanent employment
* Excellent rates of pay
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and have the skills to support children with SEMH and behavioural challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your education support career.
All applications are subject to Zen educate's strict background checks including; Right to work in the UK, 2 x professional references, Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration which we can help you obtain.
Zen educate is acting as an Employment business in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£93.00 - £108.00 per day