SEN/ALN Teaching Assistants

SEN / ALN Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

Pembrokeshire, Wales

Full‑time / Part‑time / Long‑term / Day‑to‑day supply
(Flexible options available)

£92.63 per day

Job Description

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with schools across Pembrokeshire to recruit SEN / ALN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with a range of additional learning needs.

This is a rewarding role supporting children and young people who may have:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD)
• Physical or sensory needs

Roles are available in mainstream and specialist settings, supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ALN to access learning and achieve their full potential
• Implement strategies outlined in Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Promote engagement, independence, and positive behaviour
• Work closely with classroom teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and social development
• Assist with personal care where required (training provided)

The Ideal Candidate

✅ Experience working with children or young people with SEN / ALN
✅ A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
✅ Good communication and teamwork skills
✅ Ability to adapt to different learning needs and environments
✅ Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential
✅ Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential

We also welcome applications from:

• Support workers
• Care workers
• Psychology or education graduates
• Individuals with personal or voluntary SEN experience

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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