Job Description
Are you a patient, caring, and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children with Additional Learning Needs? Our agency is currently recruiting enthusiastic ALN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming and inclusive schools throughout Gwynedd. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference — providing tailored support to help pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether you’re an experienced ALN practitioner or looking to develop your skills in a rewarding new role, we can offer flexible placements to suit your experience and availability.
Job Specification
A large number of our jobs are within the ALN sector. We fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have the right experience and qualifications.
To work in an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) role you will need:
1. A relevant teaching qualification
2. Ideally experience working in an ALN environment
3. Recent experience in a classroom environment
4. An excellent track record
5. Good knowledge of the national curriculum
6. Strong interpersonal and people management skills
7. Flexibility and adaptability to work short-term and long-term.
We are always looking for candidates who have particular experience in working with children classified as having:
8. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
9. Dyslexia
10. Dyspraxia
11. Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
12. Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
13. Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
14. Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH)
15. Severe Learning Difficulties
16. Physical Disabilities (PD).
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
17. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
18. Regular and varied supply work
19. Competitive rates of pay
20. Potential long-term roles
21. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
22. A network of branches across the UK
23. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
24. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
25. Recommend-a-friend scheme
26. 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, Wrexham branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.