Teaching Assistant – ALN, Mid Wales

We are currently seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Teaching Assistant to work within a range of schools across the Newtown area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional learning needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive educational environment.

Working on a supply basis, you will have the opportunity to support pupils with a variety of additional learning needs, providing tailored assistance both in the classroom and, where appropriate, in small groups or on a one-to-one basis. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other members of the school team to support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development, helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

We welcome applications from experienced ALN Teaching Assistants as well as candidates with relevant transferable skills and a genuine desire to make a difference in children’s lives. Flexibility, patience, empathy and a proactive approach are essential for this role. Flexible supply opportunities are available to suit your availability, offering the chance to gain valuable experience across a variety of schools throughout Newtown and the surrounding areas.

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
• 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, 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.