Teaching Assistant – Additional Learning Needs

New Directions; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Education Ltd is seeking dedicated ALN Teaching Assistants to work in Rhyl area schools, supporting children with additional learning needs in inclusive settings. You will help pupils reach their potential, working closely with teachers and staff to tailor support and encourage confidence.

Typical duties include assisting with IEPs, supporting individual students, and helping maintain records.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification required or similar
• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification preferred
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) desirable
• CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education preferred
• BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing) desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Behaviour management

Education

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant

HLTA

CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education

BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies

Job description

We are currently seeking a dedicated, caring and enthusiastic ALN (Additional Learning Needs) Teaching Assistant to work within schools in the Rhyl area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional learning needs, helping them to reach their full potential in a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will be committed to making a positive difference to pupils’ educational experiences, providing tailored support to meet individual needs and working collaboratively with teachers and school staff to encourage confidence, independence and progress.

Job Specification

Teaching, Learning or Classroom Assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.

We specialise in recruiting Teaching Assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following;

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
• BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing).

We’ll also consider experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.

Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN)

A large number of our jobs are in ALN and we fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have particular experience in working with children classified as having:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Dyslexia
• Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
• Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Physical Disabilities (PD).

As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
• We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Teaching Assistant – Additional Learning Needs Denbighshire