ALN Teaching Assistant & Cover Supervisor

ALN Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor Opportunities

Locations: Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil & Caerphilly
Contract: Full-time, Part-time and flexible opportunities available until the end of the academic year
Pay Rate: £93 per day as a Teaching Assistant / £120 per day as a Cover Supervisor
Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and adaptable individual looking for a rewarding role supporting children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)?

We are currently recruiting ALN Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors to work across a variety of primary and secondary schools throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, and Caerphilly. These roles offer the opportunity to support pupils of different ages and abilities in a range of school settings, helping them achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

About the Role

You will work in a range of welcoming and supportive schools, providing valuable classroom support for pupils with additional learning needs. Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social/emotional needs
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support across primary and secondary age groups
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping create an inclusive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with teachers, ALNCOs/SENCOs, and support staff to meet individual pupil needs
• Adapting confidently to different school environments and classroom settings

Free Cover Supervisor Training Opportunity

For candidates looking to develop their school-based experience further, we also offer a free 2-hour Cover Supervisor training course.

Once completed, you will be able to work as a Cover Supervisor, delivering pre-planned lessons in the absence of the teacher across primary and secondary schools. This is a great opportunity to increase your earning potential and broaden your classroom experience.

Cover Supervisor pay: £120 per day

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Patient, caring, and understanding of individual learning needs
• Passionate about supporting children and young people to overcome barriers to learning
• Flexible, reliable, and confident working across different schools
• Able to manage classroom behaviour effectively
• Experienced working with children or young people in an educational or support setting

Requirements

Teaching Personnel provides guidance and support for obtaining the following:

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) Registration
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• References covering two years of employment

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay: £93 Teaching Assistant / £120 Cover Supervisor
• Free online courses and discounted CPD training
• Free Cover Supervisor training course
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
• Opportunities for temporary, long-term, and permanent roles

Ready to make a difference in local schools and build your classroom experience?

Apply now by submitting your CV — we look forward to hearing from you! #INDTP

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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