Additional Learning Needs Teaching Assistant. Job in Merthyr Tydfil Education & Training Jobs

Vision for Education - Cardiff; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Merthyr Tydfil seeks a compassionate Additional Learning Needs Teaching Assistant to support primary school students with diverse learning needs. The role requires experience working with children with ALN, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. This full-time position offers a daily salary of £88.92-£96.40 and requires an immediate start.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Supportive and inclusive team environment

Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with ALN, either in a school or similar setting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Patience, empathy and a genuine interest in supporting children's learning and development.
• Knowledge of supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with delivering differentiated lessons.
• Assist with classroom management and provide 1:1 or small group support.
• Help students develop their social and communication skills.
• Support the emotional and physical well-being of pupils.
• Monitor and track pupils' progress and provide feedback to teachers.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with ALN

Strong communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Job description

Overview

Additional Learning Needs Teaching Assistant

Do you live or able to travel to the Merthyr Tydfil area?

Do you have a passion for education and working with primary school aged children?

Are you looking for full time work? Does working Monday Friday 8.30am-3.30pm suit you?

Are you interested in earning from £88.92-£96.40 daily?

Are you available for an immediate start?

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate ALN (Additional Learning Needs) Teaching Assistant to join our team at Vision for Education. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a supporting and rewarding environment, helping pupils with diverse learning needs to thrive and achieve their potential. As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to provide tailored support student with ALN.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with delivering differentiated lessons and activities to students with ALN.
• Assist with classroom management and provide 1:1 or small group support.
• Help students develop their social and communication skills.
• Support the emotional and physical well-being of pupils.
• Monitor and track pupils progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Promote inclusion and equality within the classroom environment.
• Comfortable with aspects of personal care.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with ALN, either in a school or similar setting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Patience, empathy and a genuine interest in supporting children s learning and development.
• Knowledge of supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (we can provide support with this).

Why Join Us?

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with learning needs.