Teaching Assistant; ALN

Teaching Personnel - CF11, Cardiff

32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks).

Start date:

1st September 2026.

A vibrant and inclusive primary school in the CF11 area is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). The school caters for children aged 3-11, including nursery, and has a warm, multicultural community of over 300 pupils.

This role involves providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with ALN, helping them access learning and fully engage in school life.

You will work closely with the class teacher and additional support staff to deliver a tailored and nurturing learning experience, adapting approaches to meet the individual needs of the child.

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with Additional Learning Needs.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Support emotional, social, and behavioural development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCo, and external professionals.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil and their family.
• Contribute to planning and evaluating individual support strategies.

• Patient, caring, and resilient.
• Experience supporting children with ALN or additional needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of child development.
• Can adapt to meet individual learning styles and needs.
• Works well as part of a team and shows initiative.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and basic IT skills.

• Supportive and experienced staff team.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Ongoing training and professional development, particularly in ALN support.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.
• Free child protection and prevent duty training.

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
• Enhanced DBS check.

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.

All applicants must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups and Welsh speakers.

30th June 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.