ALN Teaching Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in implementing differentiated learning activities and targeted interventions.
• Provide direct support to pupils with ALN, ensuring access to learning in line with individual development plans (IDPs).
• Support personal care routines where required, including feeding, mobility assistance, and hygiene tasks.
• Contribute to behaviour-regulation and communication strategies in line with school policies.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, noting changes in behaviour, engagement, or wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe, orderly classroom environment and follow all safeguarding and health-and-safety protocols.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and external agencies as directed.
• Assist with preparation of classroom materials and structured learning resources.

• Experience supporting children or young people with ALN in educational, clinical, or care settings.
• Ability to follow detailed plans and deliver consistent, structured support.
• Strong communication skills with pupils, staff, and families.
• Reliability, professional conduct, and the capacity to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in a school environment.

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent).
• Experience working in a special school or specialist provision