Teaching Assistant – ALN, Mid Wales

Job Description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)? We are currently recruiting enthusiastic ALN Teaching Assistants to work in a range of welcoming primary schools across the Llanymynech area.

As part of our education recruitment agency, you’ll have access to flexible opportunities, including day-to-day supply, short-term placements and long-term roles, allowing you to find work that fits around your availability and career goals. Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or have a background in childcare, care or support work, we’d love to hear from you.

In this rewarding role, you’ll work closely with teachers and school staff to provide tailored support for pupils with a variety of additional learning needs. You’ll assist children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them to engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve their individual targets in a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

We’re looking for patient, reliable and adaptable individuals who are committed to making a meaningful difference in children’s lives. If you’re passionate about supporting pupils with ALN and want to build your experience in a rewarding educational setting, apply today to join our team supporting schools across the Llanymynech area.

Job Specification

Teaching, Learning or Classroom Assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.

We specialise in recruiting Teaching Assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following;

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
• BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing).

We’ll also consider experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.

Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN)

A large number of our jobs are in ALN and we fill many vacancies in schools with 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).

As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.

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