Additional Learning Needs Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking passionate Additional Learning Needs Teaching Assistants in Cardiff. The role involves supporting students with diverse learning needs to access the curriculum while working with class teachers. Ideal candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to help students succeed.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with Additional Learning Needs is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group support in the classroom.
• Help create and implement individualized learning plans.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Registered on the Educational Workforce Council

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Client:

Vision for Education

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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About the role

Additional Learning Needs Teaching Assistant (Full time/Part-Time)Cardiff £444.60 – 509.60 (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

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The role

At Vision for Education, we provide an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all pupils. We are currently seeking passionate and motivated Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Teaching Assistants to join our team and assist in providing tailored support for pupils with diverse learning needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives.

As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who require extra support to access the curriculum and develop essential skills. You will work under the guidance of the class teacher Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCo), providing one-on-one and small group support in the classroom. You will also help create and implement individualised learning plans for students, ensuring that they are able to engage fully with their education.

Requirements

The desired ALN Teaching Assistant will have:

- Previous experience working with students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) is preferred, but not essential.

- A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- A genuine desire to help students achieve their full potential.

- Knowledge of specific learning disabilities or experience with autism, ADHD, or dyslexia would be beneficial.

- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (we can support with this process)

- Registered on the Educational Workforce Council (EWC)

What we offer
As a ALN Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.