ALN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: ALN Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant

Location: Newport

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 – 15:30

Pay: Minimum £11.85ph

Start: January 2024

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting on behalf of a partnership school based in Newport, to support a class in the schools LRB unit. The classroom has around 8-10 children, of all primary ages, who have severe ASD and some with behavioural issues. We are seeking a patient, resilient and pro-active teaching assistant to help support this class and those pupils to thrive.

A Successful Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant will require:

• To be registered with the EWC (Education Workforce Council)
• Hold a Child only DBS certificate that is registered on the Update System.
• Provide 2 professional references covering 24 months.
• To be strong and resilient when facing challenging behaviour.

Whilst having experience working with children who have ALN in a professional setting is desirable, we welcome applications from people who strive to make a positive impact and who have personal experience or someone who is willing to fully engage and develop skills in the area.

ALN Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant responsibilities:

• Work closely with a small class of pupils with varying severities of ALN.
• Be a positive and encouraging staff member, actively supporting the children in their personal and academic development.
• Establish and nurture trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and parents while providing essential social and emotional support.
• Cultivate a positive, caring, and safe environment to ensure the flourishing of each pupil.
• Adhere strictly to the school's safeguarding and protection policies.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow Teachers and Teaching Assistants, promoting strong teamwork to create class cohesion.
• Adapt to dynamic situations within the classroom and during break times.
• Demonstrate a willingness to provide personal care for pupils as needed.

Why Teaching Personnel?

• Regular support from one of our specialist consultants, dedicated to helping you in the pursuit of your career.
• Teaching Personnel offers courses specific to your requirements to self-improvement.
• Weekly timesheets, submitted on your behalf with support from school.
• Part of our PAYE scheme, all benefits you earn goes directly to you.

If you would like more information about this Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistantrole, please apply now.

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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.
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