Learning Support Assistant (Ukrainian Speaking), Newport

Job Description

Job Description

New Directions is currently recruiting for a Ukranian Speaking Learning Support Assistant for a Primary School in the Newport area. This role will be Monday to Friday and will last for an ongoing basis.

You will need to be caring and passionate about working with children. The right candidate will be reliable with good communication skills. We are looking for a candidate who is able to assist Ukrainian children in achieving their daily tasks/ long term goals. Ideally we are looking for a candidate that has experience working with children, however we do consider candidates with transferrable skills, eg. Sports coaches, social care workers, nursing etc.

Attributes required:

• Good time management
• Passionate & caring
• Capable of using different learning techniques to engage pupils
• Personable & approachable
• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Flexible
• Use own initiative

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).