Teaching Assistant – ALN, Merthyr Tydfil

Job Description

New Directions are looking for teaching assistants who are looking for work with pupils with additional learning needs (ALN) in Merthyr. We work with a range of schools who are either specialist schools, have a unit for pupils with ALN or require 1:1 support for pupils in mainstream settings with ALN. We have a range of part time, long term and day-to-day roles available.

As an ALN teaching assistant you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with diverse needs to help them reach their full potential. You will work in primary and secondary settings where your responsibilities will include providing 1:1 and group support to students.

Responsibilities

• Working with other staff members to provide tailored support to students with ALN, including those with emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Assist with getting the classroom prepared for lessons and ensuring all learning materials are readily available when needed.
• Creating a stimulating and nurturing environment where students feel motivated and empowered to succeed

Requirements

• A minimum of three months experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Ideally experience or working with pupils with additional learning needs or an enthusiasm to begin
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with both pupils and staff
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Possession of an enhanced child and adult DBS that is on the update service or willingness to run a DBS
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council

Why work with New Directions

• A dedicated account manager to help you find roles suited to you
• Flexibility in your working schedule
• Free training opportunities allowing you to upskill as a teaching assistant

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