1:1 Teaching Assistant - Merthyr £12 - £13 per hour Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a brilliant and exciting Teaching Assistant opportunity starting ASAP and running for the duration of the academic year minimum (July 2024). The school is based in the Merthyr area and they have additional funding available as they have a student with additional learning needs who would need 1:1 support through their education. Interviews are being held online over the next few weeks for applicants who are successful. 1:1 Teaching Assistant Overview: Supporting a student in KS3 with additional learning needs on a 1:1 basis Work as part of a team of support staff Reading out work and breaking down tasks set by subject teachers Management of any challenging behaviours Keeping student task-focused The successful applicant will be paired with a specific pupil who has more severe additional learning needs who requires support on a 1:1 basis around the clock during their time at school. The primary responsibility of this student will fall to the successful applicant and therefore somebody with experience supporting vulnerable adults and or children on a 1:1 basis is extremely desirable. Direct experience of working in a school or as a teaching assistant previously is not required, applicants with alternative professions such as sports coaches, care/support work and similar roles with transferable skills are considered. Patience, understanding, and behavioural management are key components of a successful applicant. 1:1 Teaching Assistance Requirements: Enhanced DBS certificate available on the update service Registered with the EWC (Education Workforce Council) Have a passion for education Patient and caring nature Able to provide 2 relevant references Teaching Personnel can assist you with your DBS & EWC applications Teaching Personnel Benefits: Why would you go with an agency? There are countless benefits at your disposal when you register with us. You would be registered with the market leader in educational recruitment and with that title comes lots of perks such as: Personal consultant dedicated to supporting you along your professional journey Competitive weekly pay via PAYE Access to a range of free online courses Unlimited £50 referral bonus scheme Discounted CPDs available What Next? If you are on the hunt for a new opportunity and think this role is something that suits you, please apply now. If this role isn’t exactly for you then please do not hesitate to contact us about what other roles we have or what else we can offer you. 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.