Teaching Personnel
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Teaching Personnel are working alongside a primary school in Penarth that is looking to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with Additional Learning Needs.
The school prides itself on creating an inclusive environment where every pupil is given the support they need to achieve their potential. As part of the school's support team, you'll play a key role in helping children access learning and develop confidence both inside and outside the classroom.
The Role
You will be working closely with pupils who require additional support throughout the school day. This may include:
- Supporting children with autism and ADHD
- Delivering targeted interventions
- Working one-to-one with pupils who have identified ALN
- Supporting literacy and numeracy activities
- Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
- Helping pupils develop social and emotional skills
- Liaising with teachers and the school's ALNCo
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience supporting children with ALN
- Understanding of additional learning needs and inclusive practice
- Patient, nurturing and approachable
- Strong communication skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- £13.75+ per hour
- Weekly PAYE pay
- Consistent full-time hours
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Access to specialist ALN training
- Potential for long-term progression within the school
This role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, support worker, care professional or anyone with relevant experience working with children who require additional support.
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.
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