Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate ALN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, the ALNCo, and other professionals to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs, helping them to access the curriculum and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide tailored support to pupils with ALN, both in the classroom and through small group or 1:1 interventions
2. Support the implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
3. Promote pupils’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development
4. Assist the class teacher in adapting resources and activities to meet individual needs
5. Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
6. Liaise with teaching staff, parents/carers, and external agencies where appropriate
The Successful Candidate Will Have
7. Experience of working with children with Additional Learning Needs (desirable)
8. A caring, patient, and flexible approach
9. Strong communication and teamwork skills
10. The ability to motivate and engage pupils
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
11. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
12. Regular and varied supply work
13. Competitive rates of pay
14. Potential long-term roles
15. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
16. A network of branches across the UK
17. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
18. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
19. Recommend-a-friend scheme
20. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Cardiff East branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.