At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with additional learning needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
- Company: Join TeacherActive, a leading education recruitment agency with over 20 years of experience.
- Benefits: Market-leading pay, 24/7 consultant support, and CPD courses for your professional growth.
- Other info: Potential for long-term placement and a supportive team dedicated to your success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 CACHE qualification preferred; experience with ALN and strong communication skills needed.
TeacherActive is proud to be working with an ALN school in Caerphilly, supporting with their recruitment for an ALN Learning Support Assistant / LSA. The setting is centred on pupils' development, with a strong focus on helping children make progress academically, emotionally, socially and behaviourally in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
The school is seeking a passionate and dedicated ALN LSA to join their team on a short-term basis, with the potential for a long-term placement for the right candidate. The successful ALN LSA will be supporting pupils across all Key Stages with additional learning needs, including Autism / ASD, Severe Learning Difficulties / SLD, Social Emotional Mental Health / SEMH needs and challenging behaviours, adapting their approach to meet individual needs.
The successful ALN LSA will have:
- Level 2 or Level 3 CACHE qualification or equivalent (desirable)
- Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications (desirable)
- Experience working with children with additional learning needs / ALN and disabilities
- Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills
- A patient, nurturing and proactive approach to supporting children's development
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 an enthusiastic ALN LSA looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive school in Caerphilly, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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.
Equal Opportunities Statement: TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance: Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
Learning support assistant ALN in Caerphilly employer: TeacherActive
At TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our nursery practitioners have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while working in the vibrant community of Lymm, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in their formative years.
