Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant Cardiff Starting ASAP Full Time; 32.5 hrs per week We are actively recruiting for a passionate Graduate TA to work within a large and diverse Additional Needs Provision in Cardiff. The provision supports learners in KS3 – KS5 (11-18) with a range of additional learning needs including Autism, ADHD, Physical Disabilities & challenging behaviours. The Role: As a graduate, the experience and knowledge taken from your degree is a huge asset when working with children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), regardless of what subject you studied. Day to day you will be supporting pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs including Autism, ADHD, challenging behaviour, and physical disabilities. The support required will vary depending on the pupil to include positive behaviour management and supporting the child in accessing the National Curriculum in the best way for them – whether this is through sports, art, music or engaging in the students’ hobbies and interests. The school are looking for graduates who: - Are excited to learn more about supporting Additional Needs - Are passionate about education and supporting young people to achieve their best. - Want a varied and interesting Graduate Role where they can make a real difference. - Want a Full-Time, long-term role for the academic year (at least) Benefits - Pay from £12.90/hour, depending on experience. - Long-term, Full-Time role with the view to join the school on a permanent basis for successful candidates. - Generous referral scheme, offering up to £250/person you refer - Investment from the school into your development, including full training and support as you begin your role. Submit your CV using the link below and we will be in touch to discuss the role and your experience further. The school are hosting interviews for this role in the coming weeks and are keen to see any Graduates who are interested in a career working with children with ALN. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website