Teaching Assistant (Male)

Gwenllian Education Centre are looking for a dynamic and committed male Teaching Assistant to join their team to work directly with a male student on a full-time basis.

Teaching Assistants at our specialist school support children between the ages of 5 - 19 years old, educating pupils across the Autism Spectrum.

Our staff have the benefit of a high staff to pupil ratio, regular contracted school hours, access to our in-house induction and training programme, 13 weeks paid holidays a year and an opportunity to work with our specialist staff including our Specialist Teacher and Behaviour Analysts.

We are looking for individuals who have experience and knowledge of:

• Supporting children with autism
• Managing and supporting children that exhibit behaviours that challenge
• Motivating children to learn
• Effectively using ICT to support learning
• Self-evaluating learning needs and actively seeking learning opportunities
• Relating well to children and adults
• Working constructively and flexibly as part of a team

About our company
Reflect Education provides care and education services to individuals with complex needs, autism and at times, behaviours that can challenge. We provide a service to many individuals across the local authority and often further afield.

We pride ourselves on the success of our service users, their improved cooperation, wellbeing and happiness.

Reflect Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our company is based in the town of Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire recently recognised as the number 1 place to live in Wales for its natural beauty and quality of life.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals with experience or interest in the field of Autism or Applied Behaviour Analysis.

Please contact the school office for further information on 01554 890796.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £16,940.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 07/04/2023
Expected start date: 17/04/2023