Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for working with children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)? Perhaps you are looking for a new full time role from January 2026? Then this vacancy fresh in today could be just the one for you!
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Teaching Personnel are proud to be working with a thriving and inclusive Primary School based near Newbridge (Caerphilly CCBC).
This school is a happy, inclusive learning community where pupils feel safe and secure. The headteacher, governors and staff are very proud of the school and share a vision that focuses on the well-being and progress of all pupils, including those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). They school have a large proportion of children with ALN in every class, and also have Special Resource Bases within the school as well including rooms that cater for non verbal sensory children, autistic children, and children that have Social or Emotional Mental Health disorders.
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The school are looking for Teaching Assistants who have a genuine passion for working with children with ALN. You could be covering or working with a pupil anywhere within the school, and so you must be calm, patient, and understanding to really get the most from these pupils. TA’s who do well are those that get to know the student well, work with them on what engages them, and are creative in bringing their interests to life through their schoolwork.
A positive attitude, an open-minded approach, and the ability to create a fun and engaging environment are key qualities this school look for. As a large and collaborative setting, they particularly value team players with strong communication skills, ensuring effective coordination across classes and departments to deliver the very best learning experience for every child.
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If you have 3+ months’ experience working with children and are ready to start a full-time role (Mon–Fri, 8:30–15:30), we want to hear from you!
Click APPLY NOW to send your up-to-date CV. Successful applicants will receive a call from Emma Thomas to discuss next steps and begin the quick registration process (usually completed within a week, DBS and EWC dependent).
This role starts in January and interviews are happening now, so apply today and don’t miss out!
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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