ALN Teaching Assistant - Challenging Behaviour

Teaching Personnel; Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free CPD courses

Dedicated consultant

Long-term/short-term roles

ALN experience

RCT/Merthyr/Caerphilly roles

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking experienced ALN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, and Caerphilly. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support for learners with ALN and challenging behaviour, across multiple schools and settings.

The position offers flexible Full Time/Part Time roles until the end of the academic year, with a daily pay rate starting at £92.63. You will work closely with Teachers, ALNCo/SENCOs and support staff to implement tailored

Qualifications

• Experienced in SEN/ALN, challenging behaviour or supporting children with additional needs.
• Patient, calm and resilient when dealing with challenging or unpredictable situations.
• Confident establishing boundaries and managing behaviour in a positive and professional way.
• Caring, empathetic and committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work across different schools and settings.
• A strong communicator who can work effectively as part of a wider team.
• Reliable, proactive and able to use initiative when supporting pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ALN and additional behavioural needs.
• Support pupils who may display challenging, distressed or dysregulated behaviour.
• Help pupils to regulate their emotions, develop positive behaviours and access their learning.
• Work alongside teachers, ALNCo/SENCOs and wider support staff to implement individual support strategies.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Support pupils with a range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, social and emotional needs, communication difficulties and behavioural needs.
• Adapt your approach to meet individual pupils' needs and provide consistent, nurturing support.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Follow individual behaviour and support plans while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.

Skills

ALN support

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Job description

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr Tydfil & Caerphilly

Contract: Full Time/Part Time roles available until the end of the academic year

Pay Rate: From £92.63 per day

Start Date:As soon as possible

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a background in Additional Learning Needs (ALN), SEN, or supporting children with challenging behaviour?

Teaching Personnel are looking for confident, patient and resilient ALN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across schools in Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr Tydfil and Caerphilly.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ALN and additional behavioural needs.
• Support pupils who may display challenging, distressed or dysregulated behaviour.
• Help pupils to regulate their emotions, develop positive behaviours and access their learning.
• Work alongside teachers, ALNCo/SENCOs and wider support staff to implement individual support strategies.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Support pupils with a range of needs, which may include ASD, ADHD, social and emotional needs, communication difficulties and behavioural needs.
• Adapt your approach to meet individual pupils' needs and provide consistent, nurturing support.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Follow individual behaviour and support plans while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.

• Experienced in SEN/ALN, challenging behaviour or supporting children with additional needs, or confident that they can step into this type of role.
• Patient, calm and resilient when dealing with challenging or unpredictable situations.
• Confident establishing boundaries and managing behaviour in a positive and professional way.
• Caring, empathetic and committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work across different schools and settings.
• A strong communicator who can work effectively as part of a wider team.
• Reliable, proactive and able to use initiative when supporting pupils.

Previous experience within an SEN/ALN setting is desirable, but we will also consider candidates with relevant experience in care, youth work, support work, residential settings, behavioural support or other roles involving children and young people.

Teaching Personnel provides guidance and support in obtaining:

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) Registration
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• References covering the last two years of employment

• Competitive daily pay from £92.63 per day
• Access to free online courses and discounted CPD opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term, short-term and permanent positions
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within ALN and specialist educational settings
• A range of roles across RCT, Merthyr Tydfil and Caerphilly

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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