ALN Classroom Support Assistant

Location: Penarth, South Wales
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in ALN Support!

Are you passionate about supporting children with Additional Learning Needs?
Do you want a role that’s truly rewarding every single day?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated ALN Classroom Support Assistant to provide 1:1 and general classroom support to pupils aged 3–19 within a warm and inclusive Specialist School in Penarth.

The school supports children with a range of complex needs, including autism and communication difficulties, and prides itself on its supportive and nurturing environment.

This is a fantastic setting with excellent facilities and a staff team that truly embraces a “can do” attitude. Every child is treated as an individual, ensuring their educational and therapeutic needs are met so they can flourish — both within school and beyond.

Pupils benefit from a wide range of supportive services and environments, including play therapy, music therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language support, and dedicated emotional and social development sessions.

Highly supportive and proudly inclusive, the school offers staff excellent professional development opportunities, a collaborative working culture, and a strong commitment to empowering pupils from all backgrounds to thrive both personally and academically.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children or individuals with SEN
• Be aged 18 or over
• A background in care, support work, or supporting individuals with SEN would be needed for this role.
• Bring a positive, proactive, and compassionate mindset with a genuine passion for helping young people thrive
• Have strong behaviour‑management skills, including the ability to implement and de‑escalate strategies effectively
• Be confident in delivering tailored learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher and ALNCO
  • A commitment to boosting pupil engagement, confidence, and emotional wellbeing

✅Requirements

Must be willing to obtain (at your own cost) or already hold the following. Teaching Personnel can provide guidance to help you obtain:

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)

• An Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• At least two professional references covering 24 months

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay that reflects your experience and dedication
• Dedicated recruitment consultant support throughout your entire placement
• Access to a wide range of free online courses and discounted CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to gain additional training and recognised qualifications to enhance your skill set
• Access to both temporary and permanent roles across our network of local partnership schools

Ready to Start Your Journey?

If you're excited to make a difference and take the next step in your education career:
Submit your CV today or email millie.crocker@teachingpersonnel to find out more and learn about our other opportunities — we’d love to hear from you!

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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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