ALN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Dedicated education recruitment consul

Job summary

Academics is recruiting ALN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional learning needs across Cardiff primary schools. Roles include 1:1 support and SRBs, with flexible patterns to suit availability, including three or five days per week.

You will work closely with teachers to provide tailored help, support pupils' learning and independence, and assist with social, emotional and behavioural needs in a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with ALN in a school or similar setting.
• Patient, adaptable and nurturing approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored ALN support to pupils.
• Support pupils 1:1 or in SRB placements.
• Help pupils access learning activities and develop independence.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and behavioural needs.

Skills

ALN support

1:1 support

Classroom assistance

Relationship building

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

EWC registration

Job description

ALN Teaching Assistant - Cardiff Primary Schools

Are you an experienced ALN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Cardiff?

Academics is currently recruiting ALN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary schools in Cardiff. We have opportunities available supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and within Specialist Resource Bases (SRBs), with varying working patterns to suit your availability.

Whether you're looking for a full-time role, working five days a week, or a position for three days a week, we have opportunities to suit different preferences and commitments.

The Role

• Providing tailored support to pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).


• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or within an SRB, depending on the placement.


• Helping pupils access learning activities and develop their independence.


• Supporting pupils' social, emotional and behavioural needs.


• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to provide a positive and inclusive learning environment.

We're Looking For

• Previous experience supporting children with ALN in a school or similar setting.


• A patient, adaptable and nurturing approach.


• Confidence supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.


• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.

Working Hours & Pay

• Opportunities available for three or five days per week.


• A range of 1:1 and SRB placements across Cardiff primary schools.


• Pay dependent on the role, experience, qualifications and school rate.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS certificate.


• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

Why Work with Academics?

• A range of ALN opportunities across Cardiff primary schools.


• Flexible working patterns to suit your availability.


• Weekly pay.


• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.