ALN Teaching Assistant - Inspire Inclusive Learning in Cardiff

New Directions Group; Cardiff; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

New Directions Education in Cardiff is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs across specialist and mainstream schools. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to help students achieve educational, social and emotional goals in a safe, inclusive environment.

You should have a genuine passion for supporting children with diverse needs including ASC, ADHD and SEMH.

Qualifications

• Experience working with ALN or children with additional needs 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 of safeguarding responsibilities within an educational setting.
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, health and social care, or related fields are advantageous but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsabilités

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with Additional Learning Needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils in developing their 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.

Connaissances

Patience & empathy

Communication

Relationship building

Adaptability

ALN experience

Formation

Education-related qualifications (desirable)

DBS Update Service certificate

Description du poste

New Directions Education in Cardiff is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs across specialist and mainstream schools. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to help students achieve educational, social and emotional goals in a safe, inclusive environment.

You should have a genuine passion for supporting children with diverse needs including ASC, ADHD and SEMH.