ALN Teaching Assistant (Complex Needs) - Carmarthenshire (£90-£100 a day)

Equal Teaching; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Free CPD & training opportunities

Placements in inclusive environments

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

Equal Teaching is seeking a dedicated ALN Teaching Assistant to support children and young people aged 3-19 with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties at a specialist school in Wales.

You will provide one-to-one and small group support, assist with personal care when required, and help deliver sensory and communication activities while promoting inclusion and safeguarding alongside teachers and specialists.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with ALN or complex needs.
• Calm, patient, caring and flexible approach.
• Works well as part of a team in a specialist setting.
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ALN or complex needs including SLD, PMLD, autism, physical disabilities.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual development plans.
• Occasionally assist with personal care, mobility and wellbeing.
• Support sensory, communication and differentiated learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and inclusion.
• Work closely with teachers and specialist professionals.

Skills

ALN experience

One-to-one support

Team player

Safeguarding aware

Job description

Specialist ALN School Ages 3-19

Rate: £90 - £100 per day

We're seeking a dedicated and compassionate Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Teaching Assistant to support children and young people aged 3-19 with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties at one of our client schools.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD, autism, physical disabilities and complex learning needs
• Providing one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual development plans
• Occasionally assisting with personal care, mobility and wellbeing, ensuring dignity and safety
• Supporting sensory, communication and differentiated learning activities
• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and inclusion
• Working closely with teachers and specialist professionals

Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with ALN or complex needs
• Is calm, patient and caring, with a flexible and positive approach
• Works well as part of a team in a specialist setting
• Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice

Child and Adult DBS is required for this position.

Benefits

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Access to free CPD & training opportunities
• Placements in supportive, inclusive school environments
• One of the lowest-cost DBS checks in the sector
• Company pension scheme
• Free and on-site parking at many schools
• Referral programme - recommend a friend and earn!