Job Description
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
Job Description
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 day special school for pupils aged 3-19. This setting supports children and young people, with either 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).
Required:
1. Experience working with children and young people with additional learning needs (ALN/SEN), or a strong willingness to develop expertise in this area.
2. Understanding of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and the ability to support pupils through nurturing, structured and trauma-informed approaches.
3. 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.
4. 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.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
5. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
6. Competitive rates of pay
7. Refer-A-Friend Scheme
8. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
9. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All-Wales Framework Agreement
10. 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 are as follows:
11. Team Teach
12. British sign Language levels 1&2
13. ACE’S (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
14. First Aid
15. And many more!
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.
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What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
16. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
17. Regular and varied supply work
18. Competitive rates of pay
19. Potential long-term roles
20. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
21. A network of branches across the UK
22. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
23. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
24. Recommend-a-friend scheme
25. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Cardiff West branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.