ALN Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor Opportunities
Locations: Rhondda Cynon Taff
Contract: Full-time, Part-time and flexible opportunities available
Pay Rate: £93 per day as a Teaching Assistant / £120 per day as a Cover Supervisor
Start Date: September 2026
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 join a SEN School in Rhondda Cynon Taf. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils of different ages and abilities in a single, welcoming school environment, helping them achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
About the Role
You will provide 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 or 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, ALNCO/SENCO, and support staff to meet individual pupil needs
- Adapting confidently to classroom routines and school expectations
Free Cover Supervisor Training Opportunity
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. This is a great way to expand your experience and increase your earning potential.
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 in a school setting
- 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:
- 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 and build your classroom experience?
Apply now by submitting your CV — we look forward to hearing from you!
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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