Specialist Learning Support Practitioner
New Directions are an award-winning recruitment agency, with a background of over 30 years in education. We are recruiting Primary Teachers/Newly Qualified Teachers to work within the Vale of Glamorgan.
Classroom Management / Special Educational Needs / Child Support / Teamwork
Location: Penarth/Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
Salary: £93.00 per day
Schedule: Monday– Friday 8.30pm – 3.30pm, term-time only
New Directions are recruiting specialist ALN support assistants to work within a day special school for pupils aged 3–19. This setting supports children and young people with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), moderate learning difficulties (MLD), social emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, or autistic spectrum disorders (ASD).
Responsibilities and Requirements
Required:
* Experience working with children and young people with additional learning needs (ALN/SEN), or a strong willingness to develop expertise in this area.
* Understanding of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and the ability to support pupils through nurturing, structured and trauma‑informed approaches.
* The successful candidate will be expected to deliver high‑quality support and teaching, working with pupils in small groups as well as on a 1:1 basis across the curriculum.
* The successful candidate will demonstrate strong classroom practice, effective use of ICT, high expectations for pupil engagement and achievement, and a commitment to working collaboratively to provide the best opportunities for all learners.
Benefits and Training
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
* A dedicated and expert Account Manager
* Competitive rates of pay
* Refer‑A‑Friend Scheme
* Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
* 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
We also offer our candidates the opportunity to take part in our fantastic training courses/webinars which take place during Half term periods, all of which are fully accredited and include:
* Team Teach
* British sign Language levels 1 & 2
* ACE’S (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
* First Aid
* And many more!
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhancedDBS (formerly CRB) check.
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