Teaching Assistant

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant ALN

Location:

Cardiff

Start Date:

September

Salary: £14.25 per hour

Do you have experience supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)?

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference within secondary education?

Do you demonstrate the resilience and patience necessary to support young people in a challenging yet rewarding environment?

About the School
Teacher Active is proud to partner with a mainstream secondary school in Cardiff. This inner-city school serves a community facing socioeconomic challenges and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for both pupils and staff. The team works collaboratively to address challenges directly, ensuring students receive comprehensive academic and emotional support throughout their education.

Role Overview
The school is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant ALN on a long-term contract starting in September. The successful candidate will support secondary-aged pupils with PMLD, working closely with class teachers and the wider ALN department to facilitate access to learning within a safe and nurturing setting. The ideal candidate will be proactive, patient, and adaptable, able to meet the diverse needs of the classroom effectively.

Key Attributes of the Successful Teaching Assistant ALN

Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD
A compassionate and patient approach
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
A proactive, flexible attitude towards supporting learning
Experience working within a secondary school or ALN setting
Benefits

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support a smooth onboarding process
Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
Access to CPD courses and certificates via the My-Progression platform
Competitive, market-leading pay rates
Teacher Active Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 for referring a friend Terms and Conditions apply
All staff are paid through PAYE, ensuring correct deductions for Tax and National Insurance. There are no hidden administrative fees, meaning you retain more of your earnings.

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About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment