ALN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Chepstow; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Weekly PAYE pay

Term-time only

Zusammenfassung

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate ALN Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream secondary school in Chepstow from 2nd November 2026. You will support pupils aged 11-16 with a range of additional learning needs, helping them access learning and build confidence.

The role is full-time, term-time only, with weekly pay (£465-£550 depending on experience). You will work closely with teachers and the ALN department to monitor progress and provide tailored support across a

Qualifikationen

• Experience in ALN or SEN support.
• Experience in Youth work.
• Experience in Care and support work.

Aufgaben

• Providing one-to-one support for pupils with additional learning needs.
• Supporting small groups during lessons and intervention sessions.
• Assisting students with ASC, ADHD, dyslexia, speech and language difficulties.
• Helping pupils access the curriculum across subjects and develop skills.

Kenntnisse

ALN/SEN support

Youth work

Care and support work

Jobbeschreibung

Mainstream Secondary School

Location: Chepstow
Pay: £465-£550 per week, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30
Start Date: 2nd November 2026
Contract: Full-time, term-time only

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate ALN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Chepstow from 2nd November 2026.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils aged 11-16 with a range of additional learning needs within a mainstream school environment. You will play a key role in helping students access learning, build confidence, develop independence and make progress both academically and personally.

The school is committed to ensuring every pupil receives the support they need to succeed, fostering a positive and inclusive environment where all learners can thrive.

As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you will become an important part of the school's support team, working closely with teaching staff and the ALN department to help students achieve their goals.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one support for pupils with additional learning needs
• Supporting small groups during lessons and intervention sessions
• Assisting students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs
• Helping pupils access the curriculum across a range of subjects
• Supporting literacy, numeracy and organisational skills
• Encouraging engagement, confidence and independence
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Building positive relationships that promote wellbeing and progress
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and parents
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback where required

Every student learns differently.

In this role, you will support young people who may require additional encouragement, tailored strategies or regular reassurance to engage successfully with school life. Whether helping a pupil develop confidence in the classroom, improve their attendance or achieve academic targets, your support will have a meaningful impact.

The school places a strong emphasis on:

Inclusion and equal opportunities

Student wellbeing

Positive relationships

Independence and resilience

Academic achievement for all learners

Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• ALN or SEN support
• Youth work
• Care and support work
• Residential childcare
• Sports coaching
• Behaviour support
• Mental health support
• Learning mentoring
• Social care
• Psychology or education studies
• Supporting young people with additional needs

This role would suit someone considering a future career in:

• Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Social Work
• Counselling
• Pastoral Support

Above all, we're looking for someone who is:

Patient and empathetic

Resilient and adaptable

Confident supporting young people

A strong communicator

Passionate about helping students succeed

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Be aged 18 or over
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
• Be willing to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Provide professional references
• Complete safeguarding and compliance checks

Weekly PAYE pay