ALN Teaching Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd • Permanent • South Glamorgan, United Kingdom • 1d ago

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate ALN Teaching Assistant to work within a welcoming and well respected primary school in the Penarth area from September 2026. The school has been recognised in recent Estyn inspections as a warm and caring environment where pupil wellbeing is a key priority.

Inspectors highlighted the strong relationships between staff and pupils, the inclusive ethos across the school community, and the positive attitudes pupils display towards their learning and school life.

This rewarding role will involve supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) on both a 1:1 basis and within small group settings.

The successful candidate will work closely alongside the class teacher and ALNCo to help pupils access learning, build confidence, and develop socially and emotionally within the classroom environment.

The school is seeking an individual who is patient, nurturing, and passionate about supporting children with a range of additional needs, including autism spectrum condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and behavioural needs.

Building trusting relationships and creating a consistent, supportive environment will be central to the role.

Responsibilities

Providing tailored classroom support for pupils with ALN
Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
Assisting with differentiated learning activities
Encouraging pupil engagement, independence, and confidence
Working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and outside professionals where required

Qualifications

Strong communication skills, resilience, empathy, and a proactive attitude are essential.

Applicants must have previous experience working with children or young people, particularly those with additional learning needs. Candidates from care, support work, coaching, or youth work backgrounds are also encouraged.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay
Ongoing CPD and specialist ALN training opportunities
Dedicated consultant support throughout placement
Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a highly supportive school environment
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay

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' and may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates free child protection and prevent duty training.

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