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ALN Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Torfaen
Date posted : 29/04/26
  1. Full Time
£85.51 - 90.00 per day

Job description

ALN Teaching Assistant | Immediate Start | SEN Teaching Assistant Vacancy

Additional Needs Teaching Assistant required – Immediate Start in Newport

Job Title: ALN Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Newport
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: From £14.25 per hour
Start Date: Immediate Start

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for an ALN Teaching Assistant job in Newport on behalf of a partnership school. This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant in Newport, SEN Teaching Assistant, or Autism Support Worker looking for a rewarding school-based role.

The successful candidate will support pupils within the school’s Learning Resource Base (LRB). The class consists of children with severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with some pupils displaying behavioural challenges. We are looking for a resilient, patient and compassionate individual who can make a positive difference every day.

Key Responsibilities – ALN Teaching Assistant Newport

  • Support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in a small specialist class
  • Assist children with Autism (ASD) and behavioural needs
  • Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
  • Provide emotional, social and educational support
  • Help create a safe, caring and structured learning environment
  • Work closely with Teachers and other Teaching Assistants
  • Adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs
  • Follow school safeguarding and behaviour policies

Requirements

To be considered for this Teaching Assistant vacancy in Newport, you will need:

  • Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
  • Child Only DBS on the Update Service
  • Two professional references covering the last 24 months
  • Confidence managing challenging behaviour
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Experience Needed

Experience working in SEN schools, ALN classrooms, care work, support work, or with children with additional needs is desirable. However, we also welcome applicants with personal experience of supporting children with SEN/ALN or those eager to train and develop in this area.

Why Apply?

  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Immediate start available
  • Full-time school hours
  • Valuable SEN / ALN experience
  • Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel
  • Opportunity to make a real impact in education

Apply Now

If you are looking for Teaching Assistant jobs in Newport, SEN jobs in Newport, or ALN Teaching Assistant roles near Newport, apply today or contact our office for more information.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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