ALN Experienced Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Gorseinon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Consultants

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses

Market leading rates

Referral Scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an ALN Experienced Teaching Assistant for a Swansea school. The role is full-time and temporary from September 2026, supporting pupils in the ALN unit and working closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging activities.

Salary is £14.25 per hour via PAYE. The school offers a positive, inclusive environment and the position emphasizes emotional wellbeing, conducive learning, and a calm, nurturing approach.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with ALN in a school setting.
• Minimum Level 2 TA or relevant childcare qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Can-do attitude with adaptability to pupils' needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the ALN unit and deliver engaging activities.
• Provide one-to-one support and small group activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing throughout the day.
• Collaborate with class teacher to implement tailored activities.

Skills

ALN experience

One-to-one support

Small group support

Calm patient approach

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Job description

Job Title: ALN Experienced Teaching Assistant

Location: Swansea

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £14.25 per hour

Do you have experience supporting children with Additional Learning Needs in a school setting?

Are you passionate about creating an inclusive and nurturing learning environment?

Do you have the patience, resilience and adaptability to support pupils with a range of additional needs?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming village school in Swansea to recruit an ALN Experienced Teaching Assistant. This caring and supportive school prides itself on providing a positive and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school s dedicated ALN unit offers tailored support and promotes independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.

The school is looking to appoint an ALN Experienced Teaching Assistant on a full-time temporary basis from September 2026. The successful ALN Experienced Teaching Assistant will be supporting pupils within the ALN unit, working closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging activities, provide one-to-one support, and encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.

The successful ALN Experienced Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children with Additional Learning Needs / ALN
• A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant childcare qualification
• Experience supporting children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A can-do attitude with the ability to adapt to the needs of the pupils

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

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 s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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.