Are you passionate about supporting the diverse needs of primary school students and dedicated to helping them succeed academically and socially? Look no further! Tradewind Recruitment is seeking compassionate individuals like you to join our team as Full-Time Primary SEN Teaching Assistants in schools across Cardiff. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners with special educational needs (SEN) while gaining invaluable experience in primary education.

Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Provide one-on-one and small group support to primary school students with SEN, assisting them with their academic, social, and emotional development.
2. Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists to implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.
3. Support students in accessing the curriculum and participating fully in classroom activities, providing differentiated instruction and scaffolding as necessary.
4. Foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
5. Assist with the planning and delivery of tailored interventions and support programs to address students' specific learning challenges and promote their progress.
6. Monitor students' progress and behaviour, documenting observations and communicating effectively with colleagues and parents to ensure a collaborative approach to support.
7. Promote positive social interactions and peer relationships among students, modelling inclusive behaviours and providing guidance on conflict resolution and social skills development.

Requirements:
1. Previous experience working with primary school students with SEN or disabilities, either in an educational or care setting, is preferred.
2. Strong empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to supporting the individual needs and well-being of students with SEN.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
4. Flexibility and adaptability to respond effectively to the evolving needs of students and the school environment.
5. A valid DBS check or willingness to undergo one.
6. Training or qualifications in SEN support, such as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent, are desirable but not essential.

If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of primary school students with SEN and ready to embark on a rewarding career in education, we want to hear from you! For more information or to apply, please contact Linzi at Linzi.Davies@twrecruitment.com or call us on 02920 329598. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated team at Tradewind Recruitment!
* Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.
* Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinar's and resources via the incredible National College.
* Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you.
* Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sun-day Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running.
* We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal opportunities Employer.

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates, clients and employees come first. At Tradewind you will have access to 25 fully certified CPD courses, that's 18 more than our next nearest competitor, all focused on making you the best you can be. We have the very best people available to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you. Put simply; we listen, we learn, we deliver. Why? Because our people matter most.
We specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 11 offices in the UK, including: London, the West Midlands, the North West, East Anglia, the North East, the South West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Herts and Bucks.
Awarded REC Audited Education gold standard - Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer.