Job Description

At Connex Education Wales, Teaching Assistants are recognised as individuals who really do make a difference.

Would you like to work with an agency who truly acknowledge and value the contribution to the educational journey of children made by support staff?

We are currently recruiting to fill a specific position working within an SEN School in the Vale of Glamorgan.

This role is a long-term position, 5 days per week.

With a range of disabilities within the school such as Autism (ASD) and Social & Emotional Behaviour Difficulties (SEBD & EBD), you will be required to have a flexible approach and have the ability to work with all ages from 3-19 years old.

The hours of the role are 08.30am \xe2\x80\x93 3.30pm.

About Connex Education Wales:

We are one of the best-known education recruitment companies in the area formerly known as Education Staffing \xe2\x80\x93 working exclusively with a range of fantastic schools. You will have an experienced education consultant who will be available to you 24/7 for any help and advice. We will work closely with you to find out about you and the perfect role.

Benefits of working with Connex:

• Pay rates in line with Welsh Government Framework Agreement.
• Ongoing assignments within your locality.
• Chance to upskill yourself with our fully funded TA qualifications.
• As part of our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have a dedicated consultant by your side, offering support, valuable advice, and actively working on your behalf to secure the perfect role tailored to your unique skills and aspirations.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Full, free CPD training via our sister company Connex Academy with courses in tutoring, SEN, Safeguarding and much more, examples below:

\xe2\x80\x93 Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection & Prevent

\xe2\x80\x93 How to be an Amazing Teaching Assistant

\xe2\x80\x93 Awareness of Understanding Autism

\xe2\x80\x93 Awareness of Effective Behavior Management in the Classroom.

\xe2\x80\x93 Awareness of Preventing Bullying in schools.

\xe2\x80\x93 Manual Handling.

\xe2\x80\x93 Awareness of Mental Health.

The following attributes are desirable but not essential to this Teaching Assistant role: \xe2\x80\x93

• Experience of working with children with ALN/SEN previously
• The ability to work with groups of children independently including potential interventions.
• Be enthusiastic and positive.
• The ability to develop strong relationships.
• Able to communicate effectively and sensitively.

You must have the following:

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) as a \xe2\x80\x9cSchool Learning Support Worker\xe2\x80\x9d
• An Enhanced DBS certificate for Child & Adult\xe2\x80\x99s that\xe2\x80\x99s registered on the update service, or the willingness to apply for a new one through CEW.
• Desire to make a difference.
• Ability to provide 2 professional references or a Character reference from a Professional Person.

If you are interested in the role please apply here, or send your CV to celine.gulliford@

Alternatively, please call your local branch with any questions-

Cardiff \xe2\x80\x93 02922 749839

Swansea- 01792 989030

Carmarthenshire \xe2\x80\x93 01267 611470

Connex Education