ALN Teaching Assistant, Caerphilly

Job Description

ALN TA – Risca Area – Ty Sign, to work in the SRB (Specialist Resource Base) working with behaviour, very challenging, rewarding, all ages from Foundation Phase up to the top end of KS2

New Directions Education is recruiting for an experienced ALN teaching assistant to work in the SRB (Specialist Resource Base) for a fantastic school in the Risca area.

We are looking for someone reliable, passionate, and dedicated to providing continuity for children all ages from Foundation Phase up to the top end of KS2.

This is a challenging but extremely rewarding position for a candidate looking to gain some valuable experience in this field.

You will need a minimum of 3 months child-based experience, and an enthusiastic attitude to help support students in the class.

You will also be expected to help the teacher in preparing the classroom for lessons. This may involve a variety of activities such as photocopying worksheets, setting up art equipment, weighing out ingredients, preparing computers, rearranging the furniture for a particular activity and so on. The right candidate should be able to provide a creative and exciting learning environment whereby pupils are motivated and encouraged to show ambition, to maximise their potential, and to embrace all aspects of school life to develop a wide-ranging skill set.

Job Requirements include:

• A passion for raising student expectations and achievements
• The ability to build strong working relationships with staff and pupils
• The ability to remain up to date with educational developments and changes whilst undertaking the role
• Eligible to work in the UK
• In possession of a clear DBS with the update service and registered with the EWC

New Directions Education Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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