1:1 ALN Teaching Assistant - Swansea (£90-£100 a day)

Equal Teaching; Swansea; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive daily pay up to £100

CPD & training opportunities

On-site parking at many schools

Company pension scheme

Referral programme – £100 voucher

Job summary

Equal Teaching is seeking compassionate staff to support students with Additional Learning Needs in local schools in Wales. You don’t need to be a qualified teacher; a calm, flexible approach and good humour help you build trust with learners.

You’ll work 1:1 or in small groups, promote positive behaviour, and collaborate with teachers and ALNCOs to achieve strong outcomes. DBS and UK work rights are required.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Calm, caring approach

Strong communication

Teamwork

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

No two days are ever the same in this rewarding role.

We’re looking for compassionate and resilient individuals to support students with Additional Learning Needs. You don’t need to be a qualified teacher to have a real impact, just patience, understanding, a good sense of humour, and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships.

If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference, enjoy seeing the progress you help students achieve, and leave work knowing you’ve had a positive day, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• 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.

What You’ll Need:

• 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

Why Work With Equal?

• 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!

Getting Registered is Easy

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 ID documents
• Two strong references

Earn a £100 Voucher – Refer a Friend!

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 register 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.