ALN Teaching Assistant: Inclusive Classroom Support

New Directions Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Education are seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs across a range of specialist and mainstream schools in Cardiff. This rewarding role involves working closely with teachers and support staff to help students achieve their educational, social, and emotional goals in a safe and inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with diverse

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with ALN is desirable.
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach to supporting learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Understanding safeguarding responsibilities within an educational setting.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with ALN.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils in developing communication, social, emotional and behavioural skills.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Encourage pupil independence, confidence and participation in classroom activities.
• Implement individual education plans (IDPs) and behaviour support strategies where required.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, reporting observations to teaching staff.
• Support pupils during breaktimes, educational visits and other school activities.
• Always maintain safeguarding and welfare standards.

Skills

ALN experience

Strong communication

Patience & empathy

Team collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Education/Childcare related qualifications

Job description

New Directions Education are seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs across a range of specialist and mainstream schools in Cardiff. This rewarding role involves working closely with teachers and support staff to help students achieve their educational, social, and emotional goals in a safe and inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with diverse