Teaching Assistant – Additional Learning Needs – St.Asaph

New Directions Group; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

New Directions Group is seeking an ALN Teaching Assistant for supply opportunities in the St Asaph area. You will support pupils with Additional Learning Needs, helping with learning, development and wellbeing in an inclusive setting.

Candidates with NVQ Level 2/3, HLTA, CACHE Level 3 or BTEC Childhood Studies are encouraged to apply. Experience in primary settings or ALN support is desirable and you will work under teachers to implement IEPs and monitor progress.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualifications or higher.
• HLTA or CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education considered.
• BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies is welcome.
• Experience in ALN or primary settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction of head teacher and class teachers.
• Assist in implementing Individual Education Programmes (IEPs) for students and monitor progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable full participation.
• Assist with maintaining student records and supporting pupils with emotional or behavioural needs.

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

Job description

Are you a passionate and dedicated ALN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in the St Asaph area? We are currently working with a number of welcoming schools across the local area who are looking for 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 take the next step in your education career, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a variety of school settings, providing individualised support to pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing. You will play an important role in helping pupils build confidence, develop new skills and achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

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.