Additional Learning Teaching Assistant

New Directions Education is seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) across a range of specialist and mainstream schools in Cardiff. This rewarding role involves working closely with teachers and support staff to help students achieve their educational, social, and emotional goals in a safe and inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with diverse learning needs, including autism spectrum conditions (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and other additional learning requirements.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with Additional Learning Needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils in developing their communication, social, emotional, and behavioural skills.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Encourage pupil independence, confidence, and participation in classroom activities.
• Implement individual education plans (IDPs) and behaviour support strategies where required.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, reporting observations to teaching staff.
• Support pupils during break times, educational visits, and other school activities.
• Maintain safeguarding and welfare standards at all times.

• Experience working with children or young people with Additional Learning Needs is desirable.
• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to supporting learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within an educational setting.
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, health and social care, or related fields are advantageous but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

You are a caring, resilient, and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with Additional Learning Needs. You thrive in a supportive educational environment and are committed to helping every learner reach their full potential.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact every day, we would love to hear from you.