Additional Learning Needs Support Assistant

TeacherActive; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading teaching recruitment agency is seeking an ALN Teaching Assistant in Ammanford to support children with Additional Learning Needs. This role involves working closely with pupils to meet their individual needs and creating an engaging learning environment. Ideal candidates will have a genuine passion for mentoring and prior experience in a similar role. This temporary position may lead to a permanent opportunity depending on performance.

Benefits

Competitive pay

CPD training

Referral scheme

Responsibilities

• Work 1 on 1 with pupils with Additional Learning Needs.
• Demonstrate empathy in teaching methods.
• Adapt to the individual needs of the pupils.

Skills

Genuine desire to inspire pupils

Ability to assist Teacher

Listening and understanding pupils

Resilient approach

Previous experience

Job description

ALN Teaching Assistant

Location: Ammanford

Start date: November 2025

Salary: £82.14 - £90 per day

Can you follow instruction whilst maintaining a strong work ethic and positive attitude?

Do you have any experience working alongside children with Additional Learning Needs / ALN?

Are you a Teaching Assistant / TA looking for your next exciting career move?

TeacherActive are proud to be working with a Primary school based in the Ammanford area. This school strives to create an ethos where all pupils are included and valued. They push the children to achieve their full potential whilst providing a safe, engaging learning environment where everyone is looked after, staff and pupils alike.

This school is looking for a Teaching Assistant / TA who is comfortable teaching young pupils with Additional Learning Needs / SEN. This will be a temporary, long-term role with the possibility of a permanent position for the right staff member. The successful Teaching Assistant / TA must work 1 on 1 with the pupils and demonstrate empathy, have the ability to adapt and think on their feet.

The salary will range from £82.14 - £90 per day.

Key Qualifications

• Genuine desire to inspire pupils and motivate other staff
• Ability to assist the Teacher with classroom preparation and management
• Ability to listen to and understand the pupils to assess their individual needs
• Resilient approach and ability to incorporate differentiation
• Previous experience is essential

Benefits

• We offer a competitive rate of pay no matter what job role.
• A dedicated team of consultants with an in-depth knowledge of our industry.
• Free career and recruitment advice as well as free CPD training.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive £100 gift when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply).
• All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, and there is no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard‑earned cash.

Other Details

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.