ALN Teaching Assistant​/SEN Support Assistant

Llanelli
September 2026 Start - July 2027
Monday-Friday | Term Time Only
£14.25 per hour | Weekly PAYE Pay
No School Experience Required | Full Training Provided

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely change a young person's life?

Teaching Personnel is seeking compassionate, enthusiastic and resilient individuals to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Autism (ASC), ADHD, communication needs and social, emotional and mental health needs within a specialist education setting in Llanelli.

Whether you've worked in care, support work, youth work, sports coaching, childcare, education
, or you're a graduate looking to start a career in education
, we'd love to hear from you.

Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis

Helping young people build confidence, independence and social skills

Supporting learning both inside and outside the classroom

Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

Working alongside experienced teachers and specialist staff

No two days are the same, making this an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling role.

A positive and patient attitude

A genuine passion for supporting children and young people

Strong communication skills

Experience with children, young people or vulnerable adults is desirable but not essential

Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS

• Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Support Workers
• Care Assistants
• Youth Workers
• Behaviour Mentors
• Sports Coaches
• Residential Care Workers
• Psychology Graduates
• Education Graduates
• Health & Social Care Graduates
• Anyone looking to start a meaningful career in education

£14.25 per hour paid weekly via PAYE

• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• Free CPD and nationally recognised training
• Autism, Behaviour, Safeguarding and ALN courses
• Dedicated local consultant support
• Long-term placement with potential permanent opportunities
• Excellent pathway into education, psychology, teaching and specialist support roles

Positions are filling quickly for September starts.

If you're passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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