ALN Teaching Assistant – Swansea & Carmarthen
£92.63 per day | Flexible hours | Immediate & ongoing opportunities
Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are seeking experienced, caring and committed ALN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across secondary schools and specialist ALN provisions in the Swansea and Carmarthen areas.
If you are passionate about helping young people with Additional Learning Needs to achieve their full potential, this is a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly while gaining valuable experience and professional development.
The Role
You will support pupils with a wide range of ALN needs, including:
*ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition)
*ADHD
*Dyslexia & Dyscalculia
*PMLD (Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties)
*SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs)
Support may be delivered 1:1 or in small groups, helping pupils engage in learning, regulate emotions and access tailored interventions.
You will often work from IDPs (Individual Development Plans) or One-Page Profiles to personalise support effectively.
Daily responsibilities may include:
*Supporting pupils’ learning and classroom engagement
*Helping pupils with emotional regulation and social development
*Adapting resources, language and strategies to individual needs
*Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and support staff
*Ensuring a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all learners


Requirements
To be considered, you will need:
*Enhanced Child-Only DBS (on the Update Service or willing to apply)
*EWC Registration (or willingness to register)
*Previous experience supporting pupils with ALN (preferred)
*Health & Social Care or related qualification (desirable)
*A patient, reliable, and empathetic approach
*Maintain communication with your consultant


What We Offer
Joining Teaching Personnel means benefiting from:
£92.63 per day pay
A dedicated Recruitment Consultant for ongoing support
Access to the MY TP App for managing your diary, availability and communication
Work across multiple secondary schools and ALN settings
Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
Access to free CPD Academy courses, including:
*Behaviour Management
*The Thrive Approach
*SEN Identification
*…and many more specialist modules
The opportunity to gain a Team Teach qualification at a highly discounted rate
Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities


Apply Today
If you are passionate about supporting pupils with ALN and want flexible, rewarding work across Swansea and Carmarthen, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
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