ALN Teaching Assistant

September Start | Full-Time | Monday-Friday

Could you be the person who helps a child feel more confident in the classroom?

Teaching Personnel are recruiting an ALN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Barry, supporting pupils who require additional help with their learning and development.

This position would suit someone who enjoys working closely with children and understands the importance of patience, consistency and building trust.

The role

Your day could include:

Classroom Support

Helping pupils access lessons and activities
Breaking tasks into manageable steps
Supporting literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum work
ALN Support

Working with pupils with autism, ADHD and other additional needs
Supporting communication and social interaction
Helping pupils manage transitions and changes to routine
Pastoral Support

Encouraging positive behaviour
Supporting emotional regulation
Building confidence and independence
You'll work closely with the class teacher, Teaching Assistants and ALNCo to ensure pupils receive consistent support throughout the school day.

We'd like to hear from you if you have:

Previous experience in an ALN or SEN setting
Teaching Assistant, childcare, support work or similar experience
Strong communication skills
A calm and positive approach
The ability to adapt to individual pupils

Benefits

£13.75+ per hour
Weekly PAYE payments
Full-time school hours
Free access to CPD and training
Dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
Opportunities to progress into longer-term roles
No two children are the same, and that's what makes this role so rewarding.

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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