ALN Teaching Assistant: 1:1 Support, Flexible Hours (Cardiff)

Elementa Support Services Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Flexible working opportunities

Training & development

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Elementa Support Services is partnering with a Cardiff school to recruit dedicated ALN Teaching Assistants. The role involves supporting pupils with additional learning needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis, building trust, and helping students access learning activities.

You will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams, promote positive behaviour, and contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom. Flexible hours and a rewarding opportunity to make a difference are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with ALN or additional support needs is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach to challenging situations is important.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing of children is required.
• Willingness to learn and adapt new strategies and approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ALN.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to support development and wellbeing.
• Assist in managing behaviour and promoting positive engagement strategies.
• Support students to access learning activities and stay focused.
• Work closely with teachers, ALNCOs, and pastoral teams to implement individual support plans.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and structured learning environment.

Skills

ALN experience

1:1 support

behaviour management

communication

relationship-building

safeguarding

adaptability

Job description

Elementa Support Services is partnering with a Cardiff school to recruit dedicated ALN Teaching Assistants. The role involves supporting pupils with additional learning needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis, building trust, and helping students access learning activities.

You will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams, promote positive behaviour, and contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom. Flexible hours and a rewarding opportunity to make a difference are on offer.