Teaching Assistant

Job Title: ALN Teaching Assistant

Location: Newport

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 – 15:30 (term time only)

Pay: £83.85 per day

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting on behalf of a partnership school based in Newport, to support a class in the schools LRB unit. The classroom has 10 children all of which have severe ALD and some with behavioural issues. We are seeking a strong, resilient, and patient teaching assistant to support this class and those pupils.

A Successful Teaching Assistant will require:

• To be registered with the EWC (Education Workforce Council)
• Hold a Child only 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.  

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.

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.
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