Trainee Additional Needs Assistant

4 days ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

**Trainee Additional Needs Assistant**

**_Are you looking for a new opportunity in for the rest of the Academic year within an SEN School?_**

**_Did you know some of the best Additional Learning Needs Assistants do not necessarily have extensive experience within this field? believe me it's true_**

**What do you need to know about this opportunity within an SEN provision?**

Teaching Personnel work in partnership with a Specialist SEN school who have facilities that are second to none. They cater for children and young people aged 3-19, who have a wide range of additional learning needs including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down’sSyndrome and Sensory Processing difficulties. You will work in collaboration with a tight knit team of Special Needs Support Officers and the class teacher to implement an adapted curriculum that is accessible for all whilst considering individual personalneeds on a daily basis. The school aims to promote independence where appropriate and often personal care can be expected.

**What the School and Students expect from you?**
- You must have a big smile that will make each child's face light up when they welcome you at the door.
- You'll need to think on your feet and it helps to be light on them too as children often enjoy a dance.
- A good pair of eyes and ears are essential. Ears to listen and eyes to help them negotiate the school day.
- You'll need to bring oodles of patience and a sense of humour.
- Enhanced DBS that is valid and on the update service.
- Registration with the Education Workforce Council.
- References from your last 2 previous employers over the last 6 year period.
- Informal Interview.

**What you need to do next?**

You will need to submit your CV to the below contact details. Our Specialist SEN Branch will get in touch with you to discuss this in more details.

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 partof our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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