SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £95.29 to £103 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 198925 |
Summary
Key ResponsibilitiesPupil Support
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Support individual pupils or small groups with a range of additional learning needs, which may include ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, or complex learning difficulties
Support individual pupils or small groups with a range of additional learning needs, which may include ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, or complex learning difficulties
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Assist pupils with their learning activities under the direction of the class teacher
Assist pupils with their learning activities under the direction of the class teacher
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Support pupils with personal care, mobility, and medical needs where required, in line with care plans and training
Support pupils with personal care, mobility, and medical needs where required, in line with care plans and training
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Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social interaction
Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social interaction
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Encourage independence, confidence, and self-esteem
Encourage independence, confidence, and self-esteem
Classroom Support
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Assist the teacher in the preparation and adaptation of learning materials
Assist the teacher in the preparation and adaptation of learning materials
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Support the delivery of tailored learning programmes and interventions
Support the delivery of tailored learning programmes and interventions
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Help create a structured, calm, and inclusive learning environment
Help create a structured, calm, and inclusive learning environment
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Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
Behaviour and Wellbeing
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Implement behaviour support strategies consistently
Implement behaviour support strategies consistently
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Support pupils during unstructured times such as break, lunch, and transitions
Support pupils during unstructured times such as break, lunch, and transitions
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Recognise and respond appropriately to pupils' emotional and sensory needs
Recognise and respond appropriately to pupils' emotional and sensory needs
Person SpecificationEssential
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Experience of working with children or young people (ideally in an SEN/A LN setting)
Experience of working with children or young people (ideally in an SEN/A LN setting)
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A caring, patient, and flexible approach
A caring, patient, and flexible approach
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Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
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Good communication and teamwork skill
Good communication and teamwork skill
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Support individual pupils or small groups with a range of additional learning needs, which may include ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, or complex learning difficulties
Support individual pupils or small groups with a range of additional learning needs, which may include ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, or complex learning difficulties
-
Assist pupils with their learning activities under the direction of the class teacher
Assist pupils with their learning activities under the direction of the class teacher
-
Support pupils with personal care, mobility, and medical needs where required, in line with care plans and training
Support pupils with personal care, mobility, and medical needs where required, in line with care plans and training
-
Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social interaction
Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social interaction
-
Encourage independence, confidence, and self-esteem
Encourage independence, confidence, and self-esteem
Classroom Support
-
Assist the teacher in the preparation and adaptation of learning materials
Assist the teacher in the preparation and adaptation of learning materials
-
Support the delivery of tailored learning programmes and interventions
Support the delivery of tailored learning programmes and interventions
-
Help create a structured, calm, and inclusive learning environment
Help create a structured, calm, and inclusive learning environment
-
Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
Behaviour and Wellbeing
-
Implement behaviour support strategies consistently
Implement behaviour support strategies consistently
-
Support pupils during unstructured times such as break, lunch, and transitions
Support pupils during unstructured times such as break, lunch, and transitions
-
Recognise and respond appropriately to pupils' emotional and sensory needs
Recognise and respond appropriately to pupils' emotional and sensory needs
Person SpecificationEssential
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Experience of working with children or young people (ideally in an SEN/A LN setting)
Experience of working with children or young people (ideally in an SEN/A LN setting)
-
A caring, patient, and flexible approach
A caring, patient, and flexible approach
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Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
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Good communication and teamwork skill
Good communication and teamwork skill