Aln Support & Engagement Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE

Free CPD training

Team Teach course

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an ALN Support & Engagement Assistant to help pupils aged 3-19 in Ystrad Mynach, South Wales. The role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, full academic year, with flexible support across key stages to help learners feel safe and ready to thrive.

You will work with teachers and pastoral staff to create a positive, structured learning environment. Competitive daily pay, weekly PAYE, and CPD training are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with SEN and challenging behaviours (Essential).
• Experience with children, support work, youth work, care, mentoring or coaching.
• Confidence and resilience during challenging moments.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Understanding of ALN/SEMH needs.
• A genuine passion for helping young people grow emotionally and academically.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with ALN/SEMH.
• Support behaviour management strategies.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to create a safe learning environment.

Skills

SEN support

Behaviour management

Mentoring

Youth work

Job description

Location: Ystrad Mynach, South Wales

Pay Rate: £92.63 per day

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Contract: Full Academic Year

ALN Support & Engagement Assistant - Make a Real Impact Every Day

Are you driven to help young people overcome challenges and unlock their full potential? We're looking for a ALN Support & Engagement Assistant to support pupils aged 3-19 with:

• Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD)
• Autism Spectrum Conditions
• Specific learning difficulties
• Complex additional needs

In this handson role, you'll work flexibly across all key stages, supporting learners who may struggle to engage in mainstream settings. Your focus will be helping pupils feel safe, understood, and ready to thrive—whether through tailored 1:1 support, behaviour management strategies, or building positive, trusting relationships.

You'll work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to create a safe, structured and positive learning environment where every student feels seen, supported and capable of success.

Every day is different, fastpaced and meaningful — and your support can truly change a young person's path.

Who We're Looking For

Someone with:

• Experience supporting individuals with SEN and challenging behaviours (Essential)
• Experience with children, support work, youth work, care, mentoring or coaching
• Confidence and resilience during challenging moments
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• Understanding of ALN/SEMH needs
• A genuine passion for helping young people grow emotionally and academically

Requirements

(We'll help you with the process!)

• Age 18+
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Minimum of two professional references covering 24 months of employment

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE
• A dedicated consultant for ongoing support throughout your placement
• Free CPD training (behaviour management, safeguarding & more)
• Opportunities to completed Team Teach course!
• Longterm and permanent opportunities - we will get you what you want!

Ready to Help Young People Thrive?

If you're passionate about making a real difference and becoming a steady, positive role model, we want to hear from you.