ALN Teaching assistant

Additional Needs Teaching Assistant required with immediate start!

Job Title: ALN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bridgend

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 - 15:30

Pay: From £93 per day

Start: Immediate and on-going with potential for contract directly via the school

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a partnership school based in Bridgend, to support in classes throughout the provision. The school is a dedicated workspace for children all of which have severe learning difficulties, ASD, and some with behavioural issues as a result. We are seeking a strong, resilient and patient teaching assistant to support this school and these individuals.

A Successful Teaching Assistant will require:

• To be registered with the EWC (Education Workforce Council)
• Hold a 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 SEN in a professional setting is desirable, we welcome applications from people who have personal experience or someone who is willing to fully engage and develop skills in the area. Key previous experiences could include; sport, care, public services, nursing, coaching, youth work and other people/children focused roles.

ALN Teaching Assistant responsibilities:

• Working in a small class of pupils all with ALN.
• Being a positive and encouraging staff member, supporting the children to grow and develop.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils, staff and parents and provide social and emotional support.
• Create a positive and caring, safe environment for the pupils to thrive.
• Adhere to school's safeguarding and protection policies.
• Strong teamwork with fellow Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Adapting to situations as they arise.

Do you think this role could be for you? Please apply below with your CV,

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.