Specialist Learning Support Assistant, Vale of Glamorgan
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Duration: Ongoing
Salary:
£93 per day
Start date: As soon as possible
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Posted:
Job Description
Location: Penarth/Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
Salary: £93.00 per day
Schedule: Monday– Friday 8.30pm – 3.30pm, term-time only
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT / SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS / CHILD SUPPORT / TEAMWORK
Job Description
New Directions are recruiting specialist ALN support assistants, to work within day special school for pupils aged 3-19. This setting supports children and young people, with either severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), moderate learning difficulties (MLD), social emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs or autistic spectrum disorders (ASD).
You will need:
Experience working with children and young people with additional learning needs (ALN/SEN), or a strong willingness to develop expertise in this area.
Understanding of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and the ability to support pupils through nurturing, structured and trauma-informed approaches.
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver high‑quality support and teaching, working with pupils in small groups as well as on a 1:1 basis across the curriculum.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong classroom practice, effective use of ICT, high expectations for pupil engagement and achievement, and a commitment to working collaboratively to provide the best opportunities for all learners.