TA- Ebbw Vale Makaton Trained
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £95 to £100 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 203243 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with special educational needs.
Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with special educational needs.
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Implement and support Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and EHCP targets.
Implement and support Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and EHCP targets.
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Use Makaton confidently to support communication and language development.
Use Makaton confidently to support communication and language development.
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Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt learning materials and strategies.
Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt learning materials and strategies.
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Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and other complex needs.
Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and other complex needs.
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Assist with behaviour management using positive and consistent approaches.
Assist with behaviour management using positive and consistent approaches.
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Support pupils' personal, social and emotional development.
Support pupils' personal, social and emotional development.
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Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals where appropriate.
Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals where appropriate.
Essential Requirements
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Extensive experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant.
Extensive experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant.
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Recognised Makaton training (Level 1 or above preferred).
Recognised Makaton training (Level 1 or above preferred).
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Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs ( ASD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH).
Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs ( ASD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH).
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Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
Desirable Skills
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Experience working in a specialist or resource provision setting.
Experience working in a specialist or resource provision setting.
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Training in Team Teach or other positive behaviour support strategies.
Training in Team Teach or other positive behaviour support strategies.
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Knowledge of sensory processing needs and strategies.
Knowledge of sensory processing needs and strategies.
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with special educational needs.
Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with special educational needs.
-
Implement and support Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and EHCP targets.
Implement and support Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and EHCP targets.
-
Use Makaton confidently to support communication and language development.
Use Makaton confidently to support communication and language development.
-
Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt learning materials and strategies.
Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt learning materials and strategies.
-
Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and other complex needs.
Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and other complex needs.
-
Assist with behaviour management using positive and consistent approaches.
Assist with behaviour management using positive and consistent approaches.
-
Support pupils' personal, social and emotional development.
Support pupils' personal, social and emotional development.
-
Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals where appropriate.
Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals where appropriate.
Essential Requirements
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Extensive experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant.
Extensive experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant.
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Recognised Makaton training (Level 1 or above preferred).
Recognised Makaton training (Level 1 or above preferred).
-
Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs ( ASD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH).
Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs ( ASD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH).
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Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
-
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-
Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
Desirable Skills
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Experience working in a specialist or resource provision setting.
Experience working in a specialist or resource provision setting.
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Training in Team Teach or other positive behaviour support strategies.
Training in Team Teach or other positive behaviour support strategies.
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Knowledge of sensory processing needs and strategies.
Knowledge of sensory processing needs and strategies.