Learning support assistant ALN

TeacherActive Ltd; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading rates of pay

Referral scheme - up to £100

24/7 consultant support and onboarding

CPD courses and certificates

Job summary

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an ALN school in Caerphilly, supporting with recruitment for an ALN Learning Support Assistant / LSA. The setting focuses on pupils' development in a supportive environment, across all Key Stages with ALN needs, including SEMH.

The successful ALN LSA will have Level 2/3 CACHE (desirable), Team-Teach/MAPA (desirable), and strong communication and behaviour management skills, with a patient, nurturing approach to development.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 CACHE qualification or equivalent (desirable)
• Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications (desirable)
• Experience working with children with additional learning needs / ALN and disabilities
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach to supporting children's development

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across all Key Stages with additional learning needs, including Autism / ASD, SLD and SEMH needs
• Adapt approach to meet individual learning and behavioural needs

Skills

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Patient and nurturing

Adaptability to individual needs

Education

Level 2 CACHE

Level 3 CACHE

Tools

MAPA

Team-Teach

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an ALN school in Caerphilly, supporting with their recruitment for an ALN Learning Support Assistant / LSA. The setting is centred on pupils' development, with a strong focus on helping children make progress academically, emotionally, socially and behaviourally in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The school is seeking a passionate and dedicated ALN LSA to join their team on a short-term basis, with the potential for a long‑term placement for the right candidate. The successful ALN LSA will be supporting pupils across all Key Stages with additional learning needs, including Autism / ASD, Severe Learning Difficulties / SLD, Social Emotional Mental Health / SEMH needs and challenging behaviours, adapting their approach to meet individual needs.

The successful ALN LSA will have:

• Level 2 or Level 3 CACHE qualification or equivalent (desirable)
• Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications (desirable)
• Experience working with children with additional learning needs / ALN and disabilities
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach to supporting children's development

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.