SEN Teaching Assistant

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the team at Ysgol Bethania.

Ysgol Bethania supports an increasingly diverse pupil population with a wide range of educational needs, including moderate, severe, and complex learning difficulties. Some pupils may also present with communication, physical, sensory, behavioural, or autistic needs that require additional adult support and specialist intervention.

We are looking for a compassionate and committed individual who can work collaboratively with teaching staff to support the planning and delivery of high-quality educational provision for our pupils.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience supporting children with physical, learning, and sensory difficulties
• Be confident working with pupils with additional learning needs
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and strong communication skills
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Be committed to supporting the wellbeing and development of children and young people
• Hold an NVQ Level 2 qualification for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent) and be able to provide evidence of this qualification

What We Offer

At Ysgol Bethania, we are committed to creating a supportive, motivating, and engaging working environment where staff feel valued and encouraged to develop professionally.

Benefits include:

• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive induction and probation support
• Ongoing performance management and appraisal system
• Personal and professional learning and development opportunities
• Staff recognition initiatives, including e-cards and annual awards
• Mental Health First Aiders on site
• Family-friendly and wellbeing-focused policies, including:
• Flexible Working
• Special Leave of Absence
• Menopause Support
• Employee consultation opportunities through staff questionnaires and feedback initiatives
• A strong commitment to recognising and valuing the work you do for our children

Safeguarding Statement

Ysgol Bethania is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Childcare disqualification check
• Medical clearance
• Online and social media checks
• Prohibition from teaching check
• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting children and making a positive difference in education, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person