Teaching Assistant - ALN 1:1

Wales/ temporary / £70 - 80 per day

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - ALN 1:1

Location: Blaenau Gwent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £70 - £80 per day

Have you had experience working with children who have Additional Learning Needs in EYFS?

Do you have experience when supporting children with behavioural challenges on a 1:1 basis?

Are you able to support the learning Infant pupils in and out of the classroom?

A school in the Welsh Valleys are looking for a Teaching Assistant - ALN 1:1 with expertise in supporting pupils with additional learning needs is wanted by TeacherActive. We are thrilled to be collaborating with this school, who have a diverse working environment with a large proportion of ALN students and challenging behaviour. The school supports all learners and ensures that all pupils have equal opportunities.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant - ALN 1:1 with Additional Learning Needs / ALN specialism to cover day to day, short term and long term placements supporting children in and out of the classroom. This is a great chance to develop your experience and to work as a Teaching Assistant - ALN 1:1 in a child-centred, hard-working environment.

The ideal Teaching Assistant - ALN 1:1 EYFS should have the following:

  • Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months experience in an educational establishment
  • Experience and/ or qualifications exemplifying Additional Learning Needs awareness and experience
  • Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and small group basis
  • TeamTeach or MAPA training (optional)
  • A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines

My name is Tom, as a Recruitment Consultant I have over 8 years’ experience as a Teacher, with 6 years as a member of Senior Management across Primary Schools in London and South Wales. I know schools and education and aim to use my personal experiences to support candidates in finding the best roles and opportunities that are available. I am focused on building relationships and upskilling staff to provide the best support to all schools and children. I pride myself on finding high quality staff to place in my schools.

All 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 position, or want to hear about any of my other opportunities, please click ‘apply’ now, and I will be in touch with you to discuss further.

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02920 099 995

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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