1 to 1 ALN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Newport; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD & ALN training

Local consultant support

Long-term opportunities

Potential permanent positions

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Newport is actively seeking an experienced ALN Specialist Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support in the NP10 area. You will work with pupils with ALN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language needs.

The role requires independence, a strong classroom background, and the ability to collaborate with teachers. An immediate start is available, with potential for long-term roles and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a school classroom environment.
• Strong understanding of ALN and experience supporting pupils with a variety of additional learning needs.
• Confidence working independently on a 1:1 basis.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Patient, resilient, and proactive approach.
• Available to start immediately or at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with ALN.
• Support pupils' learning, emotional wellbeing, and social development.
• Implement tailored support strategies and interventions.
• Work closely with teachers, ALNCOs, and other professionals.
• Promote engagement, independence, and positive behaviour.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

1:1 ALN experience

Classroom experience

ALN knowledge

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Job description

Experienced 1:1 ALN Specialist Teaching Assistant

• Newport (NP10)
• Competitive Daily Rate
• Full-Time Position
• Immediate Start Available

Teaching Personnel is seeking an experienced and confident 1:1 ALN Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in the NP10 area of Newport. This role requires a candidate with a strong classroom background and proven experience supporting children with a range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

The successful candidate must be confident working independently on a 1:1 basis and able to adapt their approach to support pupils with a variety of needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties, and other additional support needs.

The Role

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with ALN.
• Support pupils' learning, emotional wellbeing, and social development.
• Implement tailored support strategies and interventions.
• Work closely with teachers, ALNCOs, and other professionals.
• Promote engagement, independence, and positive behaviour.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

• Previous experience working within a school classroom environment.
• Strong understanding of ALN and experience supporting pupils with a variety of additional learning needs.
• Confidence working independently on a 1:1 basis.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Patient, resilient, and proactive approach.
• Available to start immediately or at short notice.

Registration & Compliance Requirements

To work through Teaching Personnel, all successful applicants must complete our full registration and compliance process, including:

• Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new DBS through Teaching Personnel.
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) if not already registered.
• Provision of professional references covering the last two years of employment or education history.
• Completion of all required vetting and safeguarding checks before being cleared for work.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing CPD and specialist ALN training
• Dedicated support from your local Teaching Personnel consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Rewarding role supporting children to reach their full potential

If you are an experienced ALN Teaching Assistant with classroom experience and the confidence to support children with a wide range of additional learning needs on a 1:1 basis, we'd love to hear from you.

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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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