Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children with Additional Learning Needs and helping them achieve their full potential?

Location: Barry
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Pay: £92.63 per day

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant within an ALN Base, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs access learning, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes. The role will involve providing both one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils engage with tailored learning activities and supporting their academic, social, emotional, and communication development. You will play a key role in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where every pupil feels valued and supported. Working as part of a dedicated school team, you will contribute to a positive learning environment that promotes inclusion, confidence, engagement, and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to support learning and developmental goals.
• Provide tailored support for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Assist pupils with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement throughout the school day.
• Implement strategies and interventions identified within pupils' Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Help monitor pupil progress and share observations with teaching staff.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, families, and external professionals.
• Promote confidence, resilience, and independence in pupils.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

About You

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with Additional Learning Needs.
• Is enthusiastic, patient, and committed to supporting pupils' development.
• Can confidently support learners with a variety of needs and abilities.
• Has a calm, nurturing, and adaptable approach.
• Works effectively as part of a team and communicates well with staff, pupils, and families.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Is available to commit to a full-time, long-term position.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration as a Teaching Assistant, or willingness to apply.
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Teaching Personnel can provide guidance and support throughout both application processes if required (fees for the applications apply).

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Support from a dedicated Primary Education Consultant.
• Access to free CPD and professional development courses.
• £50 referral bonus for every successful educator you recommend.
• Easy access to bookings, timesheets, and payslips through our online app.

Apply Today

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real difference within an ALN Base in Barry, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your most recent CV, or contact Lucie on 02921 152423 for an informal discussion about the role.

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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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