x2 Teaching Assistants Required

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with a range of ALN across primary settings. You will help pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve individual targets.

You may work 1:1 or with small groups, providing tailored support aligned to individual learning plans and assisting both inside and outside the classroom. You will help develop academic, social, emotional and behavioural skills while recording progress and fostering

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with ALN.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing in their approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Adaptable and confident working with a range of needs and age groups.
• Committed to promoting positive outcomes for all pupils.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 support with a specific pupil or small groups in class.
• Assist pupils inside and outside the classroom.
• Support pupils' academic, social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Deliver targeted interventions under guidance of the class teacher and ALNCo.
• Encourage independence, communication skills and positive learning behaviours.
• Support pupils during lessons, breaktimes, visits and activities as required.
• Record observations and provide feedback on pupil progress.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Help create an inclusive classroom environment where every child can thrive.

Skills

ALN experience

Patience

Communication

Adaptability

Relationship-building

Job description

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) across primary school settings. The successful candidates will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence, and achieve their individual targets.

You may be supporting children with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• ADHD
• Speech and Language Difficulties
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Learning Difficulties
• Behavioural challenges
• Medical or physical needs

The role may involve working on a 1:1 basis with a specific pupil or supporting small groups within the classroom to ensure all learners can access the curriculum successfully.

• Providing tailored support to pupils in line with their individual learning plans
• Assisting pupils both inside and outside the classroom environment
• Supporting pupils' academic, social, emotional and behavioural development
• Delivering targeted interventions under the guidance of the class teacher and ALNCo
• Encouraging independence, communication skills and positive learning behaviours
• Supporting pupils during lessons, breaktimes, educational visits and school activities where required
• Recording observations and providing feedback on pupil progress
• Building strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Helping to create an inclusive classroom environment where every child can thrive

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children with ALN
• Be patient, resilient and nurturing in their approach
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Be adaptable and confident working with a range of needs and age groups
• Be committed to promoting positive outcomes for all pupils
• Have a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners

• Team Teach Training
• Makaton
• PECS
• Personal Care Experience
• Experience within specialist provisions, SRBs or mainstream primary schools
• Previous experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD or SEMH needs

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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