ALN Teaching Assistants

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD and training

Dedicated local consultant support

Job summary

Llanelli / Carmarthenshire area seeks dedicated teaching assistants for ALN support in a specialist educational setting. The role is term-time, Monday to Friday, with a £14.25 per hour rate and weekly PAYE.

Ideal candidates are graduates in psychology, education or related fields, with a passion for helping pupils with ASC, ADHD and SEMH. DBS clearance is required or pursued; CPD and local consultant support are provided.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates or education-related degrees are welcomed.
• Experience supporting pupils in educational settings is advantageous.
• Interest in ALN, ASC, ADHD, SEMH is helpful.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis in lessons.
• Help learners develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.
• Support academic progress and engagement in lessons.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Build meaningful relationships that make a lasting difference.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to support learners.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Psychology Graduates

Education Graduates

Health & Social Care Graduates

Sports Coaches

Job description

Llanelli / Carmarthenshire

2026 - 2027 Academic Year

Monday-Friday | Term Time Only

£14.25 per hour | Weekly PAYE Pay

Are you passionate about helping others and looking for a role with real purpose?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring, resilient and enthusiastic individuals to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) including Autism (ASC), ADHD, communication difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) within a specialist educational setting in Llanelli.

This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to become a trusted role model, helping young people overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.

Whether you come from a background in care, support work, youth work, sports coaching, childcare, healthcare, or you're a graduate considering a career in education, psychology or teaching, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Help learners develop confidence, independence and essential life skills
• Support academic progress and engagement in lessons
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Build meaningful relationships that make a lasting difference
• Work closely with experienced teachers, therapists and specialist staff

Every day brings new challenges, new achievements and the chance to positively impact a young person's future.

Attributes

• A positive, patient and proactive attitude
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is desirable but not essential
• A willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS Certificate
• Resilience, empathy and a desire to learn

Qualifications

• Psychology Graduates
• Education Graduates
• Health & Social Care Graduates
• Sports Coaches
• Support Workers
• Residential Care Workers
• Childcare Practitioners
• Care Assistants
• Youth Workers
• Learning Support Assistants
• Anyone looking to begin a meaningful and rewarding career supporting young people

Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour

Weekly PAYE pay with no hidden umbrella deductions

FREE CPD and nationally recognised training courses

Autism, Behaviour, Safeguarding and ALN specialist training

Dedicated local consultant support throughout your placement

Long-term, full-time role with potential permanent opportunities

Fantastic experience for careers in Teaching, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work and Education

September positions are already attracting strong interest.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference, develop valuable skills and help young people reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

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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