Learning Support Assistant- Merthyr, Merthyr Tydfil

Job Description

New Directions are looking for an Additional Learning Needs specialist to work in school in Merthyr. You will be there to support pupils with emotional/ behavioral needs and physical/ medical difficulties.

The school is easily accessible via public transport, on both bus and train. in addition to this, if you are travelling via car, the school is just off the motorway.

The below attributes will be essential for the role;

• Minimum three months experience of working with children
• Experience of working with children with additional learning needs

If you have a passion for having a positive impact on children’s development then this role is for you!

Job Specification

A large number of our jobs are within the ALN sector. We fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have the right experience and qualifications.

To work in an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) role you will need:

• Ideally experience working in an ALN environment or from a care background
• An excellent track record
• Flexibility and adaptability to work short-term and long-term.

We are always looking for 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).