Teaching Assistant – ALN, Mid Wales

Job Description

We are currently seeking enthusiastic, caring and dedicated ALN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming primary and secondary schools throughout the Welshpool area.

Working in partnership with local schools, we are looking for patient, adaptable and committed individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). You will play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence and achieve their full potential.

Whether you have previous experience working with pupils with additional needs or are looking to develop your career within education, we have a variety of exciting opportunities to suit your skills and availability.

As a supply ALN Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work in a range of school settings, providing one-to-one and small-group support, assisting with classroom activities and helping to create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

We are keen to hear from individuals who are compassionate, reliable and enthusiastic, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff. Experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties or other additional learning needs would be advantageous.

Join our growing team and enjoy the flexibility of supply work, alongside the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people across Welshpool and the surrounding areas.

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.