Additional Learning Needs Teacher, Caerphilly

Make a difference. Inspire learning. Change lives.

New Directions Education is recruiting inspiring and dedicated Teachers to provide cover within the Primary school setting. We work alongside some of the biggest as well as the smallest schools in the Caerphilly Borough to help with their supply/cover needs. This could be daily cover as well as long term cover and this role would suit both NQT’s and experienced teachers. We are seeking candidates to cover within Additional Learning Needs schools, Units and Resource bases as well as Pupil Referral Units.

We also care about our candidates and offer a variety of CPD learning opportunities and host multiple webinars/seminars during the half term breaks. Some of these are Incidental Welsh, British Sign Language, Assessment for Learning, Mindfulness and Wellbeing plus many more.

New Directions Education is an award winning recruitment agency and one of the preferred suppliers in the area.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and learning disabilities.
• Develop and implement individual learning plans and personalised targets.
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, parents, carers and external professionals.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Adapt teaching approaches and resources to meet individual needs.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience working with children or young people with additional learning needs.
• A strong understanding of inclusive teaching and differentiated learning.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Patience, empathy, creativity and a positive approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ lives.
• A rewarding role within a dedicated team.