ALN / SEN Teaching Assistants
Job description
ALN Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary School | Full-Time | September Start
Swansea
September 2026 – July 2027
Weekly PAYE Pay
Monday – Friday | Term Time Only
Teaching Personnel is recruiting ALN Teaching Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants to work within a highly regarded secondary school in Swansea from September 2026.
This role involves supporting pupils aged 11-16 within both mainstream classrooms and a specialist ALN provision, helping students with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Speech and Language Needs, and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) to access education and achieve their potential.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Support Workers, Care Workers, Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, Psychology Graduates and Education Graduates looking to build a long-term career within education.
About the School
This successful and inclusive secondary school is recognised for its strong commitment to supporting pupils with additional learning needs. Staff work collaboratively to create a positive and nurturing learning environment where every learner is encouraged to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
The school benefits from a dedicated ALN team, excellent leadership, and a supportive culture focused on pupil wellbeing, inclusion, and achievement.
The Role
As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you will:
✅ Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
✅ Assist learners within mainstream lessons and specialist settings.
✅ Support students with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and additional learning needs.
✅ Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and emotional wellbeing.
✅ Help pupils develop confidence, independence, and social skills.
✅ Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and the ALN department.
✅ What We're Looking For
✔ Passion for supporting children and young people.
✔ Positive, patient, and resilient attitude.
✔ Strong communication and teamwork skills.
✔ Experience in education, care, support work, coaching, childcare, or youth work desirable.
✔ Psychology, Education, Criminology, Sociology or Health & Social Care graduates encouraged to apply.
✔ DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
Why Work for Teaching Personnel?
UK's leading education recruitment agency.
FREE CPD training including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, ADHD Support, Safeguarding and Mental Health.
Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
Long-term placements and permanent opportunities.
Career progression within education.
Dedicated consultant and ongoing support.
Apply Today
If you are looking for a rewarding role as an ALN Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Autism Support Assistant or Classroom Support Assistant, apply today and start making a difference in the lives of young people across Swansea.
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.
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’ this 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. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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