ALN Support Assistants

ALN Teaching Assistant Opportunities - South West Wales

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and making a meaningful difference in their educational journey?

We're recruiting ALN Teaching Assistants across South West Wales to work in Secondary Schools and Specialist SEN Settings!

• Hours: 08:30 - 15:30
• Pay: £14.25 per hour
• Days: Monday to Friday
  - NO weekends!
• Locations: Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire & Ceredigion

As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a wide range of additional learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, speech and language difficulties, and other learning challenges. You will play a vital role in helping students access education, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

To work as an ALN Teaching Assistant in Wales, you should have:

• A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Supporting Teaching & Learning, Health & Social Care, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting children or young people with ALN, SEN, behavioural needs, or disabilities (desirable but not essential)
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach to supporting learners
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning
• Registered with the EWC (Education Workforce Council) or willing to register
• Enhanced DBS certificate (or willing to obtain one)
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable due to some school locations but not essential

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• Competitive weekly pay (£14.25 per hour)
• Full compliance, safeguarding, and onboarding support
• Access to FREE CPD training & specialist SEN courses
• A dedicated personal consultant supporting you throughout your career
• Opportunities across Secondary Schools, Specialist Schools, and Resource Bases
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle and availability
• Long‑term, short‑term, and permanent placement opportunities
• Valuable experience supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs