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Position: Teaching Assistant Specialist Resource Base
Location: Secondary School, Cardiff
Start Date: September
Salary: £425.20 per week
Hours: 8.15am - 3.15pm, Monday to Friday, Term time only
Are you passionate about supporting children with Autism? Do you have a knack for connecting with young people through their interests in games like Dungeons and Dragons, Minecraft, and War Hammer? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
A secondary school in Cardiffis seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their Specialist Resource Base. This is a full-time, long-term role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate after an initial trial period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support to pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in a specialist resource base.
- Assist in the delivery of tailored educational programs and activities.
- Utilize your knowledge of tactical and online gaming platforms to engage and motivate pupils.
- Support pupils in developing social skills and managing behaviour.
- Collaborate with teachers and other staff to create an inclusive learning environment.
Requirements:
- Experience supporting pupils with ASD and ALN is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons, Minecraft, War Hammer, and other tactical or online platforms is beneficial.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to supporting the educational development of young people.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary of £425.20 per week.
- Consistent hours: 8.15am - 3.15pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.
- Opportunity for permanent placement based on performance.
- A supportive and welcoming school environment.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of young people and have the skills and enthusiasm we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role to (email address removed)
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional support and education to our pupils. Apply today and become a valued member of our dedicated team
All applications are subject to anzuk's strict background checks that include; 2 professional references, covering the last 2 years, Right to work in the UK, and Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration, which we can help you obtain.
anzuk Education is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
