ALN Teacher

Salary: MPR/UPR

About the Role
The Governing Body of Ysgol Cae'r Gwenyn wish to appoint a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Additional Learning Needs Teacher to join our team of friendly and professional staff who are committed to maintaining the strengths of our happy and successful school.

To teach and support the learning and assessment process and provision for children, aged 3 - 7, with Additional Learning Needs and the implementation of the ALN system in Ysgol Cae'r Gwenyn.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status

Desirable Qualifications
Evidence of further qualifications or working towards e.g. The National MA Education: Additional Learning Needs.
Accredited qualification / training in one or more of the following: Attention Autism, Intensive Interaction, TEACCH, AAC and Makaton signing.

Essential Experience
Direct and recent experience of working with children with Additional Learning Needs aged 3-7.

Desirable Experience
Experience of working with children with Speech, Language and Social Communication difficulties.

Essential Knowledge and Skills
Can demonstrate an excellent understanding of early childhood development.
A detailed knowledge of the ALN system including The ALN Code for Wales 2021.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills
Has attended training in approaches specifically relevant to children with ALN.
Previous experience of Trauma Informed Practice, play therapy or therapeutic practice.
About Us
Ysgol Cae'r Gwenyn is a small caring family Primary Special School where each learner is valued. Visitors to our school regularly comment on the calm, happy and family atmosphere. In addition, Ysgol Cae'r Gwenyn had an inspection in 2023 with very positive outcomes -

"The well-being of pupils is at the centre of everything at the school. The school provides an engaging curriculum based on developing the pupils' communication skills. Learning experiences are designed to support pupils to understand and to be understood. School staff are highly skilled and provide excellent support to develop pupils' verbal and non-verbal skills". (Estyn 2023)

Ysgol Cae'r Gwenyn is founded on strong child centred and family values and, it is this, which will lead to our continued development in the future.

We would encourage you to visit Ysgol Cae'r Gwenyn. You will receive a very warm welcome and we will be proud to show you our school.

Website - ysgolcaergwenyn.co.uk

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