SEN Teaching Assistant

SET Recruitment is based in RCT and has quickly become one of the leading suppliers, seeing its market share significantly increase year on year, through forging close relationships with its local schools, carefully nurturing the highest quality of candidates, and truly understanding the specific local requirements of both. We have a keen sense of our social responsibility and are always looking to support our schools and Welsh culture in every way we can. Please give us a call if you would like to find out more about the many exciting projects we are currently engaged in.  

We are looking for numerous Special School Learning Support Assistants to fill ongoing requirements across the area. Requests come in all the time and need to be filled as quickly as possible to maintain the highest standards of education. The Special School sector is sometimes challenging in a variety of ways, but extremely rewarding for the right candidate. We are always looking to help our candidates to develop with plenty of free training opportunities to aid continual progression. We have helped countless candidates into full time permanent roles with RCT Special Schools due to our close relationships.  

Requirements –  

• Candidates would have their own transport to ensure they can get to several schools easily to maximise their opportunities. SET Education has an excellent track record of assisting its workers into full time permanent positions after a period of supply if that is their objective.  
• Being willing to commit to full time work Monday to Friday from 8.30-15.30 is essential in the special school sector to ensure that the continuity and stability the students needcan be provided. 
• Experience working or volunteering with children in the UK, ideally within an education setting with students with additional learning needs.   
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.  
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting the learning and development of all students.  
• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to respond positively to the changing needs of students and the school community.   

Key Responsibilities:   

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, both in the classroom and during activities, ensuring they are able to fully engage with the curriculum.  
• Assist teachers in planning and implementing tailored learning activities to meet the needs of all students.  
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and empowered to succeed.  
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other staff members to monitor student progress and implement effective strategies for improvement.  
• Uphold the school's policies and procedures, promoting a safe and respectful learning environment for all.  

SET Recruitment serves as a provider to all 22 local authorities under the temporary workers and supply teachers’ framework in Wales.  
 
At SET Recruitment, we provide industry-leading contract rates, complimentary training, and a dedicated candidate care team to assist you at every stage. We also conduct enhanced DBS checks for added assurance.  
 
Feel free to reach out to us at 01443 230222, and any of our team members will be happy to assist with any inquiries.  
 
Choose excellence, choose SET Recruitment.  
 
**This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. If you are not on the DBS Update Service, SET Recruitment will process a new DBS for you, free of charge. Please also note that the final daily agreed rate of pay will depend upon relevant experience. **  
  
Network Recruitment Wales is the holding group for SET Education Recruitment Limited.