Additional Learning Needs Teacher

TeacherActive; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

Flexible working opportunities

Guaranteed payment scheme

Free CPD / My-Progression access

Competitive pay rates

Referral scheme (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a qualified ALN Teacher (QTS) to work full-time in a welcoming Caerphilly secondary school. The role offers potential for permanent placement and long-term career progression within a supportive team.

You will deliver tailored lessons to ALN/SEN students, partnering with TAs and SENCOs to create IDPs and monitor progress, ensuring an inclusive learning environment that fosters academic and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working with ALN / SEN students in a school or specialist setting
• Understanding of the ALN Code for Wales (desirable)
• Knowledge of ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and other additional needs
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable teaching approach

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored and differentiated lessons to meet individual learning needs
• Support students with conditions such as autism (ASD), ADHD, dyslexia, and SEMH (social, emotional and mental health needs)
• Adapt teaching strategies to support engagement and progress
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Create and implement Individual Development Plans (IDPs) in line with the ALN framework in Wales
• Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons for ALN students
• Provide 1:1 support and small group interventions
• Develop, implement, and review Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Monitor and assess student progress, adapting strategies where needed
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and external agencies
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
• Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures

Skills

QTS

ALN/SEN experience

ALN Code Wales

ASD/ADHD/SEMH knowledge

Job description

TeacherActive are proud to be recruiting for a qualified ALN Teacher (Additional Learning Needs Teacher) with QTS to work on a full-time, long-term basis in a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Caerphilly.

This role offers the opportunity to become a permanent position, making it ideal for teachers seeking long-term stability and career progression.

Due to our strong partnerships with secondary schools and specialist provisions across Caerphilly and the surrounding areas, there is a growing demand for experienced ALN / SEN Teachers who are passionate about inclusive education.

What Does an ALN Teacher Do?

An ALN Teacher (Additional Learning Needs Teacher) supports students who require additional help accessing education due to learning difficulties, disabilities, or behavioural challenges.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver tailored and differentiated lessons to meet individual learning needs
• Support students with conditions such as autism (ASD), ADHD, dyslexia, and SEMH (social, emotional and mental health needs)
• Adapt teaching strategies to support engagement and progress
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Create and implement Individual Development Plans (IDPs) in line with the ALN framework in Wales

You will play a key role in creating an inclusive, structured, and supportive learning environment, ensuring every student can thrive both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons for ALN students
• Provide 1:1 support and small group interventions
• Develop, implement, and review Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Monitor and assess student progress, adapting strategies where needed
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and external agencies
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
• Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working with ALN / SEN students in a school or specialist setting
• Understanding of the ALN Code for Wales (desirable)
• Knowledge of ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and other additional needs
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable teaching approach

Why Work with TeacherActive?

• A dedicated consultant available 24/7
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle
• Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme(Terms & Conditions apply)
• Free CPD courses and professional development via our My-Progression platform
• Competitive, market-leading pay rates
• Referral scheme - earn up to £100 (Terms & Conditions apply)
• All staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring correct tax and National Insurance contributions with no hidden admin fees.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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