Additional Learning Needs Teaching Assistant, Flintshire

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Additional Learning Needs? Do you have the ability to build positive relationships and provide the support that helps students thrive?

New Directions Education are currently seeking ALN Teaching Assistants to join our supply team in Flintshire. This role offers flexibility, competitive rates, and the opportunity to work in a variety of schools supporting children with diverse needs. Due to the nature of the role, the client has requested male TAs specifically for this role, however anyone is welcome to apply.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing tailored one-to-one or group support for students with ALN
• Assisting with personal care when required (this is to your discretion)
• Supporting students to achieve their personal and academic goals
• Building trust and positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Encouraging independence and confidence in the classroom and beyond.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with ALN (Preferred, not essential)
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
• Patience, empathy and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in various schools
• A current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Or willingness to obtain one)
• Relevant qualifications (eg. Level 1/2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) are advantageous.

Why New Directions:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
• We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

Join us in empowering Flintshire’s children and young people to achieve their full potential. Apply today!

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.