Additional Learning Needs Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to support children in ALN schools across Cardiff. This rewarding role involves creating a fun and safe environment for children to thrive, ensuring they have the necessary tools to reach their full potential. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and possess strong literacy and numeracy skills. If you are committed and adaptable, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months experience working with children.
• Calm demeanour and ability to adapt to ALN settings.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional learning needs in a safe environment.
• Monitor behavioral needs and encourage self-esteem.

Skills

English language proficiency

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Behavioral monitoring

Support for low self-esteem

Education

Child-based qualification

Job description

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Additional Learning Needs Teaching Assistant, Cardiff

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Client:

New Directions

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description

We are looking for passionate individuals who are willing to work across our large pool of ALN schools within the Cardiff area. We want candidates who feel confident to work with a range of different needs, striving to make children’s school experience a fun and safe environment, giving them the tools to reach their full potential.

A child-based role or support work background is desirable for this role as well as a calm demeanour and the ability to adapt to the changing environment that comes with an ALN setting.

Ideally, we ask for 3 months minimum experience working with children, or have a child based qualification.

You will have:

• Good understanding of English language
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Capability to monitor behavioural needs and support pupils with low self-esteem
• A calm demeanour and encouraging nature
• Commitment

You will need:

• A minimum of 3 months child-based experience
• A Child and Adult DBS – or be willing to undertake one via New Directions
• A willingness to complete mandatory training when required

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.