Teaching Assistant – ALN, Mid Wales

Job Description

Do you enjoy helping children overcome challenges and achieve their full potential? We are looking to recruit caring and enthusiastic ALN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in primary schools across the Kerry area.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work with children who have a range of Additional Learning Needs, providing the encouragement and tailored support they need to succeed both academically and socially. Through our education recruitment agency, you’ll have access to flexible work options, including day-to-day supply, short-term cover and long-term placements.

As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you’ll work alongside teachers and school staff to deliver personalised support both in the classroom and through targeted interventions. You’ll build positive relationships with pupils, help implement individual learning strategies, and contribute to creating a safe, inclusive environment where every child feels supported and valued.

We’re keen to hear from applicants who are patient, resilient and passionate about inclusive education. Previous experience in education, childcare, care or support work is beneficial, but above all we’re looking for individuals who are committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of young people. If you’re ready for a rewarding new opportunity, we’d love to welcome you to our team supporting schools throughout the Kerry area.

Job Specification

Teaching, Learning or Classroom Assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.

We specialise in recruiting Teaching Assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following;

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
• BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing).

We’ll also consider experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.

Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN)

A large number of our jobs are in ALN and we fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have particular experience in working with children classified as having:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Dyslexia
• Dyspraxia
• Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties
• Physical Disabilities (PD).

As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.