Job Title: Experienced ALN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Role
Location: Ammanford
Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £83.85 daily rate ( subject to change in April)
Are you an experienced, confident, and passionate individual with a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)? We are looking for a motivated and hands-on ALN Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic and supportive team in a full-time capacity. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an inclusive and forward-thinking educational environment where you can contribute to the success and development of children who require additional support.
At Teaching Personnel, we pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere that allows students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally by pairing fantastic educators with excellent schools. . As a key member of our team, you will play an integral role in creating a safe, welcoming, and empowering space for all our students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Student Support: Provide direct, one-on-one and small group support to students with additional learning needs, ensuring their individual needs are met both inside and outside the classroom.
- Personal Care: Assist with personal care tasks as required, ensuring the dignity and comfort of the students at all times.
- Collaborate with Teachers: Work closely with class teachers to implement tailored teaching strategies and assist in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs).
- Learning Adaptations: Support the adaptation of teaching materials to suit the needs of individual students and help them fully engage in lessons.
- Positive Behaviour: Support students in managing their behaviour, encouraging positive engagement and participation through motivational techniques and structured routines.
- Emotional Support: Be a trusted adult for students, providing encouragement, empathy, and understanding to support their emotional well-being.
- Team Contribution: Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each student. Participate in regular team meetings and professional development opportunities.
- Inclusive Environment: Assist in fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every child feels valued, heard, and empowered to succeed.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: Experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally in an ALN or SEN setting, or a role involving care or support work for individuals with additional needs. Can be professional or personal.
- Confidence & Initiative: A confident individual who takes the initiative, is proactive in offering support, and is comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
- Hands-On Approach: A ‘get stuck in’ attitude—whether it’s supporting students in the classroom, assisting with personal care, or contributing to school-wide initiatives.
- Ability to Travel: Must be able to travel up to 25- 30 minutes to the school each day.
- Flexibility & Adaptability: Ability to adapt to different students' needs, including handling changes to the timetable, learning activities, and support strategies.
- Empathy & Patience: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build trust with students, colleagues, and parents. A patient and understanding approach when working with children with additional learning needs.
- Personal Care Competence: Comfortable and capable of assisting with personal care needs, ensuring students feel safe and supported.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of specific learning disabilities (e.g., Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia) and how to support students with these conditions.
- Experience with physical or sensory impairments and how to best support those students in an educational setting.
- A strong desire to develop professionally and attend any necessary training to improve your skills in working with ALN students.
If you're ready to take on an exciting, rewarding challenge and be part of a school that is dedicated to making a positive difference for students with additional needs, then we want to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Please submit your updated CV along with a cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and motivation for applying for this role to sara.thomas@teachingpersonnel.com
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.
Safeguarding:
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully welcoming you to our fantastic team!
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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