ALN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wales; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible supply work

CPD training

Local consultant support

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking ALN Teaching Assistants to support learners across secondary and SEN settings in Carmarthenshire. You will work with pupils aged 11–19, helping them access education, build confidence, and increase independence.

The role offers flexible supply work with immediate starts, competitive weekly PAYE pay, and access to CPD and specialist training. Prior SEN experience preferred; transferable skills welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning qualifications.
• Team Teach, Manual Handling, or First Aid training.
• Passion for supporting learners with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 11-19 with various ALN needs.
• Help pupils access education and develop independence.
• Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour support as needed.
• Support with personal care or moving and handling when required.
• Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Behaviour support

Emotional regulation

Personal care

Moving & handling

SEN support

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualifications

Job description

ALN Teaching Assistant - Secondary & SEN Schools Across Carmarthenshire

£14.25 per hour | Weekly Pay | Flexible Supply Work | Immediate Starts Available

Looking for a career where you can genuinely make a difference?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of secondary and specialist SEN schools throughout Carmarthenshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, Support Workers, Care Assistants, Youth Workers, Health & Social Care professionals, graduates, or anyone with relevant transferable experience looking to build a rewarding career in education.

Your Role

You'll support pupils aged 11-19 with a variety of additional learning needs, helping them access education, develop confidence, improve independence, and reach their full potential.

You may support pupils with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• ADHD
• Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Complex learning difficulties
• Physical disabilities and medical needs
• Sensory processing difficulties

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults
• Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Youth Worker, Behaviour Mentor, Residential Care, or Health & Social Care experience
• Experience supporting individuals with ASC, PMLD, ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language, or complex needs
• Experience with emotional regulation, behaviour support, personal care, moving and handling, or medical needs
• Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning, Teaching Assistant, Childcare, Health & Social Care, Psychology, Education, Counselling, or Youth Work qualifications
• Team Teach, Manual Handling, Positive Behaviour Support, First Aid, or other relevant training

No school experience? No problem. We welcome applicants with transferable skills and a genuine passion for supporting young people.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle
• Opportunities across Carmarthenshire's leading secondary and SEN schools
• Free and discounted CPD training
• Specialist ALN, Autism and Behaviour Management training
• Dedicated local consultant support
• Long-term, temp-to-perm and permanent opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Build valuable SEN experience and enhance your career prospects

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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