Additional Learning Needs Teaching Assistant

ALN Teaching Assistant – Cardiff Secondary Schools

Location: Cardiff, South Wales
Pay: £89.83 per day
Hours: Full-time and part-time roles available

Help Shape Young Lives in Cardiff Classrooms

If you're someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a genuine difference, this could be the role for you.

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Teaching Assistants to support pupils in secondary schools across Cardiff. These schools are welcoming and inclusive, with staff who are passionate about giving every student the support they need.

Whether you’re looking for something full-time or a few days a week, we have flexible options to suit your availability.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll be working closely with teachers and SENCOs to help pupils who may need extra support with their learning, behaviour, or day-to-day routines. You might work one-to-one with a student, or assist in small group sessions—every day is different.

Your day-to-day might include:

• Supporting pupils with ALN/SEN in and out of class

• Helping deliver tailored activities and adapted resources

• Encouraging independence and engagement during lessons

• Supporting classroom behaviour and helping maintain a positive learning environment

• Preparing materials and assisting with the smooth running of the school day

• Assisting with personal care if required

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need to be qualified—but the right attitude is essential. Experience supporting children or young people is a bonus, particularly in a school, youth work, or care setting.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You’re patient, caring, and reliable

• You work well as part of a team

• You’re interested in education or a future in teaching

• You’re open to training and keen to build experience

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications are helpful, but not essential—we’ll support you with training where needed.

What You’ll Get from Us

• A competitive daily rate of £89.83

• Access to free training and career development

• A dedicated consultant to help you find the right school

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to build a career in education, particularly in special needs support. We’re already booking in trial days and interviews, so don’t wait around.

Apply now and one of our team in Cardiff will be in touch for a chat.

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.
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