We are looking to recruit caring, motivated and enthusiastic ALN Teaching Assistants to support a number of schools across Newtown and the surrounding areas.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about helping children and young people with additional learning needs to thrive in an educational setting. You will be supporting pupils with a range of needs, helping them to engage with their learning, develop essential life skills and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom.
Working closely with teaching staff and other support professionals, you will help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued and encouraged to reach their potential.
We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in education, care or support-based roles, as well as those looking to take their first steps into a career working with children. Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, communication difficulties or complex learning needs would be beneficial.
What we are looking for:
A patient, caring and understanding approach.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to adapt to individual pupil needs.
A positive and proactive attitude towards supporting learning.
Reliability and a genuine passion for making a difference.
If you are looking for a rewarding and flexible opportunity within education, we would love to hear from you. Join our supply team and help make a lasting difference to pupils and schools throughout Newtown and the wider Powys 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.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
A dedicated and expert Account Manager
Regular and varied supply work
Competitive rates of pay
Potential long-term roles
Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
A network of branches across the UK
One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
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