ALN Teaching Assistant

• Type:
  Contract / Long-term / Supply
• Location:
  
  Caerphilly Borough
• Start date:
  
  ASAP
• Hours:
  
  Full-time
• Pay: from £93 per day

Are you a patient, resilient, and empathetic individual with a passion for supporting young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)?

New Directions are providing experienced Teaching Assistants to multiple schools in the Caerphilly borough. The role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils who require additional support to access their education.

As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional learning needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students to support their development and wellbeing
• Assist in managing behaviour and promoting positive engagement strategies
• Support students to access learning activities and stay focused
• Work closely with teachers and ALNCOs
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children or young people with ALN, behavioural needs, or additional support needs (desirable but not essential)
• Be calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Be able to set clear boundaries while remaining supportive and understanding
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children
• Be adaptable and open to learning new strategies and approaches
• Must be available to work between the hours of 8.30am and 3.30pm and available for a minimum of 3 days a week.

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to free training and professional development, including Behaviour Management, Safeguarding and Team Teach
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a rewarding and impactful role

All successful applicants will undergo a full pre-screen to assess their suitability for the role.

You will need to be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) and have an Enhanced DBS Check.

If this sounds like the role for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch asap! Please apply or call