ALN Teaching Assistant, Caerphilly

Job Description

ALN TA – Trinity Fields – ALN LSA, experience working with EBD (emotional behavioural difficulties, ASD (autism), Behaviour, Global Delay

New Directions Education is recruiting for an experienced ALN teaching assistant with knowledge of emotional behavioural difficulties, autism and global development delay for a fantastic school in the Caerphilly area. We are looking for someone reliable, passionate, and dedicated to providing continuity for children.

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

You will be working directly under the supervision of the teacher, and will also be helping them prepare 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 will be committed to the role and 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.

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.