ALN Teaching Assistants
Job description
ALN Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Opportunity | Training Provided
Llanelli
September 2026 Start – July 2027
Monday – Friday | Term Time Only
Competitive Weekly Pay | PAYE
Full Training Available | Career Progression Opportunities
Looking for a Rewarding Career in Education?
Teaching Personnel is recruiting a full-time ALN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist educational setting supporting children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, communication difficulties, and complex learning needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants, Care Workers, Support Workers, Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, and Graduates looking to gain valuable experience within education.
The role is available on a long-term basis for the full academic year, with opportunities for permanent contracts available for successful candidates.
The Role
As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you will:
✅ Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, and additional learning needs.
✅ Provide one-to-one and small group support.
✅ Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
✅ Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
✅ Help pupils develop confidence, independence, and social skills.
✅ Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
✅ Work collaboratively with teachers, ALN professionals, and support staff.
This role offers the chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people while developing valuable skills and experience within education.
Ideal Backgrounds
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
Education
- Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Nursery Practitioner
- Classroom Assistant
- Early Years Practitioner
Care & Support
- Support Worker
- Care Assistant
- Residential Support Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Autism Support Worker
Community & Coaching
- Youth Worker
- Behaviour Mentor
- Sports Coach
- Outreach Worker
- Community Support Worker
Graduates Welcome
Graduates in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Criminology, Sociology, Health & Social Care, Sports Science and related subjects are encouraged to apply.
No previous school experience is required. Full support and training will be provided for the right candidate.
What We're Looking For
✔ Positive, patient, and proactive individuals.
✔ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
✔ A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
✔ Experience working with children or vulnerable adults is desirable but not essential.
✔ Ability to build positive relationships and work as part of a team.
✔ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?
Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
Dedicated specialist education consultant.
FREE CPD-accredited training and development courses.
Access to Autism, Behaviour Management, Safeguarding and ALN training.
Long-term placements and permanent opportunities.
Ongoing support throughout your placement.
Opportunities to gain valuable experience within specialist education settings.
As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel works with a wide network of schools and specialist provisions across South Wales, helping candidates build successful long-term careers in education.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about supporting children with Additional Learning Needs, Special Educational Needs, Autism, ADHD, or Complex Needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Start your journey in education today and take the next step towards a rewarding career as an ALN Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, or Learning Support Assistant.
Apply now with Teaching Personnel – interviews are taking place immediately.
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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