Teaching Assistant – Additional Learning Needs – Ruthin

New Directions Group; Ruthin; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Group is seeking passionate ALN Teaching Assistants for supply roles across Ruthin and surrounding Welsh schools. You will support pupils with Additional Learning Needs, helping them develop learning, development and wellbeing.

Candidates with NVQ Levels 2 or 3, HLTA, CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education, or BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies are welcome. Experience in primary or ALN settings is valued, and a caring, enthusiastic approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified teaching assistant qualifications listed above
• Experience with ALN is preferred
• Willingness to support pupils with learning needs

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

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)

Job description

Are you a passionate and dedicated ALN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in the Ruthin area? We are currently working with welcoming schools across the local area who are seeking caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) on a supply basis.

Whether you have previous experience supporting pupils with ALN or are looking to develop your career in education, we would love to hear from you. You will have the opportunity to work in a range of school settings, providing tailored support to pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing, helping them to build confidence, develop essential skills and reach their full potential.

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;

• NVQLevel 2 Teaching Assistant
• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• CACHELevel 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
• Dyspraxia
• Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties
• 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,ALNCOand 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.