Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Free CPD courses

Support from dedicated consultant

Long-term, short-term and permanent机会

ALN specialist experience

Roles across RCT/Merthyr/Caerphilly

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking experienced ALN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr Tydfil and Caerphilly. Work may be 1:1 or in small groups, with a focus on challenging behaviour and ALN needs.

Applicants should have ALN/SEN experience and be comfortable in demanding environments. Roles are available full-time or part-time until the end of the academic year, with various local school assignments and guidance from a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Experience in ALN/SEN or challenging behaviour
• Ability to support pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ALN and behavioural needs
• Support pupils displaying challenging, distressed or dysregulated behaviour
• Help pupils regulate emotions and access learning
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCOs to implement individual support strategies
• Encourage pupils to build confidence, independence and positive relationships
• Support diverse needs including ASD/ADHD and communication challenges
• Follow individual behaviour plans and maintain a safe learning environment

Skills

ALN/SEN experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Empathy & resilience

Education

EWC Registration

Job description

ALN Teaching Assistant - Challenging Behaviour

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.

These roles may involve working 1:1 with pupils who display challenging behaviour, supporting children with additional needs, or providing wider classroom and small-group support. Previous experience within SEN/ALN is highly desirable, although we are also keen to hear from individuals who are confident managing challenging behaviour and feel comfortable working in a demanding but rewarding environment.

About the Role

• 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.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

• 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.

Requirements

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

Teaching Personnel provides guidance and support in obtaining:

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• 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.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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