Teacher and Teaching Assistant (ALN) Vacancies
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs?
Do you have the patience, dedication, and creativity to support students in overcoming barriers to learning?
If so, we want to hear from you!
Teaching Personnel are working on behalf of a specialist school dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment for students with SEN and SEBD. The team is committed to helping each student develop their confidence, independence, and academic potential through a tailored, therapeutic and engaging curriculum.
Position – Teacher or Teaching Assistant
Location – Llanelli, SA15
Hours – Full time, Monday – Friday
Salary - £83.85-£90.00 / £166-£200 (depending on role and experience)
What We’re Looking For:
- SEN Childcare Experience (Preferred): Previous experience working with children with additional learning needs or vulnerable adults, including manual handling and challenging behaviour is highly desirable, but not essential.
- A Valid Driver’s Licence: The ability to drive is a must, as you may be required to assist with school trips or travel to other locations for school activities.
- Patience and Resilience: Working with students with special needs can be challenging and requires patience and resilience.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with teachers, parents, and other professionals. Also need these skills to adapt your communication style to suit the needs of the children you’re working with.
- Creativity: Finding new ways to engage students and adapt learning materials requires creativity.
- For Teachers: QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting Learning: work closely with the classroom teacher to adapt learning materials to the student’s needs. You may provide additional explanations, simplify tasks, or use alternative teaching methods.
- Behaviour Management: Some students may have behavioural difficulties related to their special educational needs. You will be expected to manage this behaviour, implementing strategies to promote positive behaviour and reduce disruptions.
- Physical and Medical Assistance: For students with physical disabilities, you may provide help with mobility, feeding, personal hygiene, and other daily tasks including medication.
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
- Emotional Support: Provide emotional support to students. Help the students build confidence, develop social skills, manage stress, and cope with any challenges related to their special educational needs.
- Liaison with Other Professionals: May often work as part of a larger team, which might include speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, and social workers, acting as a liaison between these professionals, the school, and the student’s family to ensure the child’s needs are met.
What we offer you:
- A friendly and supportive team of consultants who provide a professional working environment for you to excel.
- Opportunity to work in a variety of schools and gain diverse experience.
- Professional development opportunities to help you progress in your career.
- A rewarding role where you’ll make a difference to the young individuals’ lives and contribute to their success.
- Employee wellbeing support and benefits to ensure you feel valued.
How to Apply:
If this role suits you and you’re ready to make a positive impact, click the ‘APPLY’ button – we look forward to hearing from you!
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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