ALN Support Assistants
Job description
ALN Teaching Assistant Opportunities – South West Wales
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and making a meaningful difference in their educational journey?
We’re recruiting ALN Teaching Assistants across South West Wales to work in Secondary Schools and Specialist SEN Settings!
The Role
- Hours: 08:30 – 15:30 (Perfect work-life balance ✅)
- Pay: £14.25 per hour
- Days: Monday to Friday – NO weekends!
- Locations: Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire & Ceredigion
As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a wide range of additional learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, speech and language difficulties, and other learning challenges. You will play a vital role in helping students access education, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.
What We’re Looking For
To work as an ALN Teaching Assistant in Wales, you should have:
✔ A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Supporting Teaching & Learning, Health & Social Care, or equivalent)
✔ Experience supporting children or young people with ALN, SEN, behavioural needs, or disabilities (desirable but not essential)
✔ A calm, patient, and nurturing approach to supporting learners
✔ Strong communication and relationship-building skills
✔ A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning
✔ Registered with the EWC (Education Workforce Council) or willing to register
✔ Enhanced DBS certificate (or willing to obtain one)
✔ A driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable due to some school locations but not essential
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, connecting dedicated education professionals with schools and specialist provisions for over 25 years.
✅ What We Offer:
- Competitive weekly pay (£14.25 per hour)
- Full compliance, safeguarding, and onboarding support
- Access to FREE CPD training & specialist SEN courses
- A dedicated personal consultant supporting you throughout your career
- Opportunities across Secondary Schools, Specialist Schools, and Resource Bases
- Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle and availability
- Long-term, short-term, and permanent placement opportunities
- ⭐ Valuable experience supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs
Make a Lasting Difference
Every day is an opportunity to positively impact a young person’s life. Whether you're an experienced ALN Teaching Assistant, a care professional looking to move into education, or someone passionate about supporting vulnerable learners, we want to hear from you.
Join Teaching Personnel – The UK’s Leading Education Recruitment Agency
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ALN Teaching Assistant roles are in high demand across South West Wales, with opportunities available in both mainstream secondary schools and specialist SEN provisions.
Get in touch with Teaching Personnel today and start your rewarding career supporting learners who need it most!
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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