Teaching Assistant in Caerphilly

Job Title: ALN Teaching Assistant
Location: Caerphilly
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £92 - £95 per day

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with Additional Learning Needs / ALN and challenging behaviour?

Are you confident supporting pupils across Foundation Phase / FP and Key Stage 2 / KS2?

Are you passionate about helping young people develop independence, confidence and essential life skills?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist ALN school based in Caerphilly, supporting pupils across Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 with a range of additional learning needs and behavioural challenges. The school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with a strong focus on developing independence, positive behaviour and essential life skills through practical and engaging learning opportunities.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated ALN Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term temporary supply basis, with an immediate start. The successful ALN Teaching Assistant will support pupils working at Entry Level, providing classroom support, managing challenging behaviour and helping young people develop communication, social skills and independent living skills through individual and small group activities.

The successful ALN Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience supporting children and young people with additional learning needs

• Experience working with pupils with ALN and challenging behaviour

• An understanding of positive behaviour management strategies and supporting pupils with emotional regulation

• Experience supporting pupils with Entry Level learning, practical activities and independent life skills

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a specialist school team

• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting pupils with diverse learning and behavioural needs

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this ALN Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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