ALN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 & Small-Group Support (SEN)

Teaching Personnel; Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free CPD courses

Dedicated consultant

Long-term/short-term roles

ALN experience

RCT/Merthyr/Caerphilly roles

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking experienced ALN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, and Caerphilly. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support for learners with ALN and challenging behaviour, across multiple schools and settings.

The position offers flexible Full Time/Part Time roles until the end of the academic year, with a daily pay rate starting at £92.63. You will work closely with Teachers, ALNCo/SENCOs and support staff to implement tailored

Qualifications

• Experienced in SEN/ALN, challenging behaviour or supporting children with additional needs.
• Patient, calm and resilient when dealing with challenging or unpredictable situations.
• Confident establishing boundaries and managing behaviour in a positive and professional way.
• Caring, empathetic and committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work across different schools and settings.
• A strong communicator who can work effectively as part of a wider team.
• Reliable, proactive and able to use initiative when supporting pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ALN and additional behavioural needs.
• Support pupils who may display challenging, distressed or dysregulated behaviour.
• Help pupils to regulate their emotions, develop positive behaviours and access their learning.
• Work alongside teachers, ALNCo/SENCOs and wider support staff to implement individual support strategies.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Support pupils with a range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, social and emotional needs, communication difficulties and behavioural needs.
• Adapt your approach to meet individual pupils' needs and provide consistent, nurturing support.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Follow individual behaviour and support plans while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.

Skills

ALN support

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking experienced ALN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, and Caerphilly. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support for learners with ALN and challenging behaviour, across multiple schools and settings.

The position offers flexible Full Time/Part Time roles until the end of the academic year, with a daily pay rate starting at £92.63. You will work closely with Teachers, ALNCo/SENCOs and support staff to implement tailored