Additional Learning Needs Teaching Assistant

Additional Needs Teaching Assistant – Torfaen

Location: Torfaen, South Wales
Pay Rate: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Start Date: September 2025 

A fantastic opportunity has become available to join a secondary school in Torfaen as an Additional Needs Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils within a dedicated Special Needs Resource Base (SNRB).

This is a full-time role starting in September 2025, during school hours (8:30am–3:30pm). The position offers both challenge and reward as you work directly with students who need extra support with their learning and development.

About the Role:
You’ll be providing essential support to students aged 11–16 who have a range of additional learning needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• ADHD

• Behavioural and emotional needs

• Low literacy and numeracy levels

• Nurture and social development challenges

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Working 1:1 or in small groups with pupils to build confidence and improve focus

• Supporting life skills development and helping pupils engage with everyday routines

• Assisting with reading, writing, and basic numeracy interventions

• Creating a safe, inclusive learning environment with the guidance of the class teacher

• Using your initiative and creativity to adapt activities to meet pupils’ individual needs

This role is particularly well-suited to someone calm, empathetic, proactive, and confident working independently as well as part of a team.

What the School Is Looking For:
The school is keen to welcome a Teaching Assistant who is:

• Kind, patient, and consistent in approach

• Able to adapt quickly and think on their feet

• Comfortable supporting students with complex needs

• Passionate about inclusion and making a positive impact in pupils’ lives

Experience with SEN, behavioural needs, or youth support is desirable, but not essential. The most important qualities are your attitude and willingness to learn.

What You’ll Need:

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (on the Update Service or willingness to apply)

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)

• Two professional references

• Right to work in the UK

Next Steps:

• Submit your CV to apply

• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and CVs forwarded to the school

• Vetting checks will begin immediately

• You’ll be assigned a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant to support you throughout the process

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