Additional Learning Needs TA

ob Title: Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Teaching Assistant

Location: Llanelli, Ammanford, and surrounding schools (within 30 minutes’ travel)
Contract: Flexible / Supply / Potential Long-Term

We are seeking a skilled and resilient Additional Learning Needs Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils across a range of schools in Llanelli, Ammanford, and nearby areas.

About the Role

As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored, one-to-one and small group support for children with additional learning needs. This may include:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Challenging behaviour

Some roles will also involve supporting pupils with personal care, so flexibility and a compassionate approach are essential.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in supporting children with ALN, ideally in a primary school setting

• Strong, capable, and proactive, with the ability to stay calm under pressure

• Adaptable, able to use a range of strategies to engage and support children with complex needs

• Caring and patient, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils

Requirements

• Previous ALN or SEN experience (essential)

• Understanding of strategies for ASD, PMLD, SEMH, and behavioural needs

• Willingness and capability to support with personal care duties where required

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply)

• Relevant qualifications or specialist training (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay

• Flexible opportunities across a variety of primary school settings

• Ongoing professional development and training

• The chance to make a real difference in children’s education and wellbeing

Apply Today
If you have the experience, resilience, and passion to support pupils with additional learning needs in primary schools, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV and covering statement to sara.thomas@teachingpersonnel.com

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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.
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