Experienced ALN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working with a primary school in the Cardiff Bay area to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant with a strong interest in Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a diverse school setting, supporting pupils from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.

This position combines classroom support with targeted ALN intervention. You will work closely with the class teacher and SEN staff to support pupils who require additional help to access learning, while also contributing to the wider classroom environment.

In this role, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ALN
• Help implement personalised learning strategies
• Support emotional wellbeing and behaviour management
• Assist with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
• Encourage independence and confidence in pupils
• Build strong, positive relationships with learners

• Exposure to a wide range of learning needs and teaching strategies
• Opportunity to develop specialist ALN experience
• Supportive leadership and structured SEN provision
• Clear pathways into teaching, SEN specialism, or pastoral roles

• A proactive and resilient individual
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in ALN, SEN, or child development
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations

Experience in education, care, or support roles is advantageous but not essential.

• Competitive weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to CPD and specialist training
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

If you’re looking to build a meaningful career in education while making a real difference in pupils’ lives, this Cardiff Bay role is an excellent place to start.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.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.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cardiff County

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £90.00 and £100.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English