
Cutting-edge school for pupils with additional learning needs opens in Wales
A new school for pupils with additional learning needs (ALN) has been opened by the Welsh government this week.
The cutting-edge facility is located in Penrhyndeudraeth, Ysgol Hafod Lon, and has been established to serve the needs of ALN students based in the Dwyfor Meirionydd area of Gwynedd. The school has capacity to teach 100 pupils and boasts a number of ultra-modern additions to deliver the highest standards of education and care.
These include a hydrotherapy pool, sensory rooms, a rebound therapy room, a multisensory external environment and an all-weather play area, as well as a six-bed residential unit to provide vital respite opportunities for pupils and their parents.
Construction of the school cost £13 million, with Gwynedd County Council receiving £6.5 million of this total through the 21st Century Schools and Education Programme, an educational infrastructure scheme run jointly by the Welsh government, the Welsh Local Government Association and local authorities.
This programme represents the single largest investment in Welsh schools and colleges since the 1960s and is set to see £1.4 billion being spent over the first five years in order to improve the quality of educational facilities across the country, ensuring that more Welsh students have access to modern equipment and provisions to meet their individual needs.
Lifelong learning and Welsh language minister Alun Davies was present to officially open the school, saying: "It is a privilege to see first hand the fantastic setting which has been created here, and the difference it is making to both pupils and staff.
"I'm sure this inspiring environment together with the huge commitment shown by staff here will give pupils every opportunity to reach their potential."
Sign up to posts
Related jobs
Salary
£90 - 100 per day
Location free text
Barnsley
Job Type
Flexible Working
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
SEND Support
Location
South Yorkshire
Description
SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools | Sheffield & Barnsley | September 2025 Start We are looking for caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with Special Educational N
Reference
S45987
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Sheffield NorthAuthor
Sheffield NorthSalary
£90 - 100 per day
Location free text
Barnsley
Job Type
Flexible Working
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
SEND Support
Location
South Yorkshire
Description
SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools | Sheffield & Barnsley | September 2025 Start We are looking for caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with Special Educational N
Reference
S45765
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Sheffield NorthAuthor
Sheffield NorthSalary
£90 - 100 per day
Location free text
Wirral
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Secondary SEN Support
Location
Wirral
Description
Pupil Intervention Worker – Alternative Provision (Liverpool)Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning? Do you have the skills to engage and support students in an al
Reference
1209-PR
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Liverpool BranchAuthor
Liverpool BranchSalary
£90 - 100 per day
Location free text
Liverpool
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
SEMH
Location
Liverpool
Description
Learning Support Assistant – Special Educational Needs (Liverpool)Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have the skills, patience
Reference
1209-NEW
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Liverpool BranchAuthor
Liverpool BranchSalary
£25 - 35 per hour
Location free text
Hedge End
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£200 - £299 per day
£20 - £29 per hour
£30 per hour and above
Sector
Teacher
Location
Hampshire
Description
1:1 SEMH Tutor – September StartHelp Pupils Re-Engage with Learning Through Positive RelationshipsDo you have experience supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Are
Reference
SEMH5
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
South TuitionAuthor
South TuitionSalary
£25 - 35 per hour
Location free text
Overton
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£200 - £299 per day
£20 - £29 per hour
£30 per hour and above
Sector
Teacher
Location
Hampshire
Description
Start: September | Support Learners with SEN Through Tailored, One-to-One TeachingDo you have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Are you confident teaching Maths, E
Reference
SEMH4
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
South TuitionAuthor
South TuitionSalary
£25 - 35 per hour
Location free text
Burgess Hill
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£200 - £299 per day
£20 - £29 per hour
£30 per hour and above
Sector
Teacher
Location
Burgess Hill
Description
Start: September | Support Learners with SEN Through Tailored, One-to-One TeachingDo you have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Are you confident teaching Maths, E
Reference
SEMH3
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
South TuitionAuthor
South TuitionSalary
£25 - 35 per hour
Location free text
Shirley
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£200 - £299 per day
£20 - £29 per hour
£30 per hour and above
Sector
Teacher
Location
Hampshire
Description
Start: September | Support Learners with SEN Through Tailored, One-to-One TeachingDo you have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Are you confident teaching Maths, E
Reference
SEMH2
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
South TuitionAuthor
South TuitionSalary
£25 - 35 per hour
Location free text
Salisbury
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£200 - £299 per day
£20 - £29 per hour
£30 per hour and above
Sector
Teacher
Location
Salisbury
Description
Start: September | Support Learners with SEN Through Tailored, One-to-One TeachingDo you have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Are you confident teaching Maths, E
Reference
SEMH1
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
South TuitionAuthor
South TuitionSalary
£25 - 35 per hour
Location free text
Hassocks
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£200 - £299 per day
£20 - £29 per hour
£30 per hour and above
Sector
Teacher
Location
West Sussex
Description
Start: September | Support Learners with SEN Through Tailored, One-to-One TeachingDo you have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Are you confident teaching Maths, E
Reference
Summer252641
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
South TuitionAuthor
South TuitionRelated posts

Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD09YY
Summary
Pay is always a big topic for teachers and school leaders, and with good reason. It affects career choices, retention, and how schools plan. With a 4% rise confirmed for the next academic term, 20

Teaser
Education NewsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD09YY
Summary
The start of a new academic year brings a mix of excitement and challenge. New timetables and faces are balanced with the realities of staffing, planning, and ensuring the school settles quickly i

Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD07YY
Summary
Schools are under pressure. Behaviour issues are rising, pupil needs are more complex, and staff are stretched. In 2024, 18.4% of children in England were reported to have some form of special edu

Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD07YY
Summary
Today’s classroom is a busy, complex, and emotionally charged environment. Educators need to teach, support, manage behaviour, and connect with learners who may be carrying far more than their sch

Teaser
Education NewsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD07YY
Summary
The future of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support in the UK is undergoing significant focus and reform. It’s a complicated landscape as the government considers tightening th

Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD07YY
Summary
In December 2024, the government announced new specialist places in mainstream schools to better support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Yet, staff shortages limit s

Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD06YY
Summary
Recent statistics highlight gaps in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) training and support for educators. The government wants more SEND pupils in mainstream schools. At the same t

Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD06YY
Summary
In 2024, the National Audit Office (NAO) highlighted the crisis in the SEND system, noting limited progress in making mainstream schools more inclusive. Without further investment and changes, t

Teaser
Tips & AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD06YY
Summary
How to navigate SEND funding for 2025-26 As government funding for special education needs and disabilities (SEND) evolves, schools face critical challenges securing essential resources. Sch

Teaser
Education NewsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD06YY
Summary
Unpacking SEND reform: Where are we now and what’s coming next? A rapid rise in pupils diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder, social, emotional, and mental health needs (including ADHD), as
Register with us
for work in schools across England & Wales
Register today
Recent job