Teacher of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) – ICT Specialism
• Type: Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability)
• Location: Caerphilly
• Start date: ASAP
• Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)
• Pay: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)
Are you a passionate ALN Teacher with a specialism in ICT who believes in the power of education to build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, and unlock every learner’s potential?
Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with supportive and forward-thinking schools and alternative provision settings to recruit enthusiastic and skilled ALN Teachers with an ICT specialism. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering tailored, engaging maths lessons that support learners with additional needs to achieve progress and success in a positive, inclusive environment.
About the Role
As a Teacher of ALN (ICT Specialism), you will:
• Plan and deliver engaging ICT lessons tailored to ALN learners and individual learning needs
• Adapt teaching strategies to support a range of additional learning needs and abilities
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress effectively
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies to support learner outcomes
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times
• Contribute to the wider school or alternative provision community
What We’re Looking For
To be considered, candidates must have:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)
• Experience working with ALN learners (experience in ALN schools or alternative provision is highly desirable)
• Experience teaching ICT at secondary level (including placements)
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
Desirable:
• Experience across KS3 and KS4
• A creative and adaptable approach to delivering maths to learners with additional needs
• A reflective and flexible teaching style
Recruitment & Safeguarding Information
All applications will be managed by Elementa Support Services as the recruitment partner for this client. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full pre-screen to assess their suitability for the role.
Any appointment will be subject to:
• A successful interview process
• Satisfactory references
• Safeguarding & Prevent training
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate categories
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service)
• Successful completion of a 12-week / 60 paid day employment trial period
ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT
• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu
• PAYE contract – unless requested otherwise, providing full employment protections
• Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
• Dedicated candidate manager providing regular welfare contact and ongoing support
• Fair pay policy – paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing prior to placement
• Additional staff support services – access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more
This Role Is Not Suitable For Applicants:
• Not currently based within the UK
• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• Without relevant ALN and ICT teaching experience
Interested?
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Please apply with your full, up-to-date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.