ALN Teaching Assistant

No two days are the same in this role.

We are looking for empathetic and resilient individuals to support students with Additional Learning Needs. You don’t need to be a qualified teacher to make a massive difference; you just need patience, a sense of humour, and the ability to build strong relationships.

If you are looking for a job that offers true emotional rewards and leaves you smiling at the end of the day, we want to hear from you.

• Supporting Students: Working with pupils with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH.
• Building Confidence: Providing 1:1 or small group support tailored to help every child shine.
• Positive Behaviour: Helping the teacher manage the classroom and promoting a calm, positive environment.
• Encouraging Independence: Helping learners make progress and believe in themselves.
• Teamwork: Collaborating with teachers, ALNCOs, and external pros to get the best outcomes for the children.
• Safeguarding: Upholding the highest standards of pupil wellbeing.

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs
• A calm, caring and flexible approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness for us to process one)
• Right to work in the UK and currently based here

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Competitive daily pay rates up to £100 a day
• Access to free CPD & training opportunities
• Placements in supportive, inclusive school environments
• One of the lowest-cost DBS checks in the sector
• Company pension scheme
• Free and on-site parking at many schools
• Referral programme – recommend a friend and earn!

We match you with rewarding roles in local schools that fit your lifestyle, offering competitive pay and total flexibility. Joining Equal Teaching is simple - we'll guide you through every step:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Valid
• Two strong references

We’ve placed thousands of educators across Wales through the Welsh Government’s National Recruitment Framework. Know a teacher, cover supervisor, or teaching assistant looking for flexible or additional work?

Pass on their details! Once they register and complete just 10 supply days
, we’ll send you a £100 gift voucher to say thank you.

• Open to everyone: You don’t need to be registered with us to make a referral.
• Anyone counts: The reward applies whether you refer a colleague, friend, or family member.

Whether you want daily flexibility or long-term stability, get the freedom, support, and recognition you deserve. Contact Equal Teaching today!