ALN/SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time, Term-Time Impact

Teaching Personnel; Neath; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Exclusive CPD access

Fully funded training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel, in partnership with a specialist school in Neath, is seeking a Full‑Time ALN Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year. You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, help with emotional regulation, and assist with frame learning across curricula.

This role is term-time only with no weekends and holidays off. The school focuses on ASC, SEMH, challenging behaviour, and communication needs, offering a nurturing, structured environment with dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Team Teach Level 2 (Ideal).
• Experience in SEN / ALN / SEMH settings.
• Background in care, youth work, psychology or education.
• Trauma-informed or behaviour support experience.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist with behaviour regulation and emotional support.
• Use positive handling strategies where required.
• Support learning across the curriculum.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff.
• Help pupils develop independence, confidence & communication.
• Be a consistent, trusted adult for learners who need stability.

Skills

Experience in SEN/ALN/SEMH

Background in care/youth work/psych/ed

Trauma-informed/behaviour support

Education

Team Teach Level 2

Job description

Teaching Personnel, in partnership with a specialist school in Neath, is seeking a Full‑Time ALN Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year. You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, help with emotional regulation, and assist with frame learning across curricula.

This role is term-time only with no weekends and holidays off. The school focuses on ASC, SEMH, challenging behaviour, and communication needs, offering a nurturing, structured environment with dedicated consultant