Experienced ALN Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant position in Additional Learning Needs centres on providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ALN. It would suit someone who can bring patient, consistent, and calm in a learner-focused classroom setting to the role.

Who the work supports

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Exposure to a wide range of learning needs and teaching strategies.

How support shows up

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ALN. Work closely with the class teacher and SEN staff to support pupils who require additional help to access learning, while also contributing to the wider classroom environment. Assisting with lesson delivery and classroom organisation.

The approach that fits

Patient, consistent, and calm in a learner-focused classroom setting.

What needs to be in place

• Ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Opportunity to develop specialist ALN experience.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job details

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles.
• Teaching Personnel is proud to be working with a primary school in the Cardiff Bay area to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant with a strong interest in Additional Learning Need.
• In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check
• SEN experience