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YSGOL SŴN Y DON
Penmaenrhos, Colwyn Bay, LL29 9LL
Acting Headteacher: Miss Salisbury
Required for September 2026
PERMANENT ALN FOUNDATION LEARNING RESOURCE BASE TEACHER
Ysgol Sŵn y Don are seeking to appoint a passionate, nurturing and experienced teacher to support pupils in the ALN Foundation Learning Resource Base.
Vision. Aspiration. Purpose.
At Sŵn y Don, we are committed to nurturing every child as an individual and enabling all learners to achieve their full potential, regardless of their starting point.
We place children at the heart of everything we do, providing an Inclusive, nurturing and specialist learning enviroment where pupils with additional learning needs feel safe, supported and valued. Our curriculum is carefully designed to be responsive and developmental, and shaped by the individual needs of our learners.
At Sŵn y Don, we believe that progress looks different for every child, and we celebrate every step of growth, engagement and independence. Through high levels of care, consistency and support, we empower our pupils to develop confidence, communication and a love of learning, while working closely with families and professionals to ensure positive outcomes.
Working together to create a more inclusive and hopeful future for all.
Applications are invited from experienced and committed teachers who have a strong understanding of Additional Learning Needs and are committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive provision informed by Foundation Learning principles and the Curriculum for Wales, placing wellbeing, nurture and individual progress at the heart of teaching and learning.
What we offer:
A friendly, welcoming and nurturing school where inclusion and pupil wellbeing are at the centre of all we do.
A Trauma‑Informed environment that values equity, equality and person‑centred practice.
Dedicated, skilled and compassionate staff who work collaboratively to support learners with additional and more complex needs.
The full support of the Headteacher and Governors, including ongoing professional learning in ALN, Foundation Learning and leadership development.
The successful applicants will:
Be experienced in teaching pupils across a range of ages and abilities, particulary within Early Years and Foundation Learning, with a secure understanding of its pedagogy and developmentally appropriate practice.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of how Foundation Learning principles have evolved within the Curriculum for Wales, planning learning that develops the four purposes through active, experiential and meaningful learning opportunities.
Where appropriate, have experience of supporting learners working at the earliest stages of development, including the use of Routes for Learniing to recognise and celebrate progress for learners with profound and multiple learning needs.
Demonstrates strong skill in observation‑led planning and assessment, ensuring that learner progress is captured through small, meaningful steps in engagement, communication, wellbeing, and independence.
Demonstrate effective classroom organisation and behaviour management skills, maintaining a strong, calm, consistant and nurturing classroom presence, appropriate for learners with additional and more complex needs.
Have experience of supporting learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) through the use of adaptive teaching approaches, targeted interventions and inclusive strategies that promote progress, self‑regulation and wellbeing.
Have a secure understanding of Person-Centred Practice (PCP) and experience of contributing to, writing, implementing and reviewing Individual Development Plans (IDP's) in partnership with learners (where appropriate), families and multi‑agency professionals.
Be confident in, or willing to train and develop confidence in, using local authority systems, including ECLIPSE, to record, review and monitor pupil needs, provision and progress.
Demonstrate the ability to liase effectively with parents/carers, external professionals and agencies, contributing positively to multi‑disciplinary working and meetings.
Meet the requirements of the Professional Standards for Teaching and Leardership, demonstrating reflective, research‑informed and ethical practice.
Work effectively both independently, using own initiative, and collaboratively as part of a strong and supportive school team.
Be reliable, resilient, flexible and proactive, demonstrating a solution‑focused and child‑centred approach to their role.
We are looking for:
Demonstrates oustanding classroom practice and the ability to motivate, inspire and engage learners through creative, sensory, practical and play‑based approaches.
Has a strong understanding of pastoral care, nurture and emotional wellbeing, particularly within a Foundation Learning or ALN resource base context.
Is committed to inclusion, equity and pupil empowerment, placing the welfare of pupils and their families at the heart of all aspects of practice.
Works effectively as part of our strong school team and contributes fully to the wider life of the school, including enrichment opportunities.
Shows warmth, empathy and professionalism when supporting pupils with complex needs.
Desirable qualities and skills:
Secure knowledge of assessment, progression and the use of professional judgement within Foundation Learning and the Curriculum for Wales.
Experience of, or interest in, ICT and the Digital Competence Framework (DCF) to support learning, communication and engagement.
The ability to contribute to or lead whole‑school initiatives, using collaboration and research‑informed practice to support continuous improvement.
The ability to teach and communicate effectively through the medium
Welsh is desirable for this post. Due to the nature of the post the successful candidate will be subject to a disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is a requirement that successful candidate will need to register with the Education Workforce Council prior to commencing employment
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Please note the authority no longer issues application forms and does not accept CVs.
Conwy is committed to safeguarding - qualifications and references will be verified. If not informed within 3 weeks of the closing date, candidates must assume they have not been shortlisted for interview and will therefore not be notified in writing. In promoting equal opportunities Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
Safeguarding Statement
Ysgol Swn y Don is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.