Resource Base Teaching Assistant

Austin Fraser; Llantwit Major; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and dedicated ALN Teaching Assistant to support students with severe learning difficulties in a welcoming school environment. This role involves collaborating with teachers to implement Education Healthcare Plans and ensuring a positive learning atmosphere. The demand for skilled Learning Support Assistants is on the rise, making this a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on young people's lives. If you are kind, patient, and passionate about education, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive setting.

Benefits

In-house payroll

Gold accredited compliance

Personal contact for support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adults with additional learning needs.
• Strong communication and written English skills required.

Responsibilities

• Handle challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques.
• Collaborate with teachers to support students' Education Healthcare Plans.

Skills

Experience with ALN

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Education

Enhanced DBS

EWC registration

Job description

Academics are looking for an ALN Teaching Assistant to work in a Resource Base in a school in Barry. The students are aged 3-11 with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties, Complex Needs, Autism and Sensory Impairment. The base has a welcoming atmosphere and is looking for a candidate who is kind, patient and passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs. The hours for this role are 08:30am to 3.30pm Monday - Friday.

Responsibilities include:

1. Effectively handling challenging behaviour and meltdowns using de-escalation techniques
2. Collaborating with the teachers and wider school staff to work towards the student's Education Healthcare Plans (EHCPs)
3. Ensuring a positive and safe learning environment that focuses on the wellbeing of the students

Requirements for this role include:

1. Experience working with children or adults with ALN
2. Caring and empathetic individuals
3. Strong communication and written English skills
4. An Enhanced DBS on the update service
5. EWC registration

We offer:

A personal contact- that's me, Jo. The demand for Learning Support Assistants is only growing. Your school feedback is important. Finding your desired school is important.

Gold accredited compliance, protecting you, me, the school and the children. There is no cutting corners and you must feel safe in changing environments. Schools trust our compliance and know the staff we provide are fully vetted.

In-house payroll. This means no 'umbrella payroll agencies'; no time spent doing your own tax returns and getting confused with timings and weekly pay, I ensure timesheets are correct and on time.

If you want an informal chat about what we can offer and what you're looking for without the pressure of registering, apply with a recent CV or give me a call on (phone number removed).