ALN Teaching Assistants

Equal Education Partners; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated education support company in South West Wales seeks ALN Teaching Assistants to work with pupils across primary and secondary schools. Ideal candidates are patient and adaptable, with experience in supporting young people with additional learning needs. This role offers flexible working hours and competitive pay rates, along with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Flexible work to suit your lifestyle

Access to free CPD & training opportunities

Company pension scheme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs.
• A calm, caring, and flexible approach is necessary.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness for us to process one).
• Right to work in the UK and currently based here.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs (ALN).
• Assisting the classroom teacher in managing behaviour.
• Encouraging independence and confidence in learners.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and professionals.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs

Strong communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork skills

Job description

Overview

Equal Education Partners is looking for committed and compassionate ALN (Additional Learning Needs) Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of primary and secondary schools in South West Wales. If you're patient, adaptable, and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs (ALN), including learning difficulties, ASD, ADHD, and SEMH
• Providing one-to-one or small group support, tailored to individual needs
• Assisting the classroom teacher in managing behaviour and promoting a positive learning environment
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and progress in every learner
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, ALNCOs, and external professionals
• Upholding the highest standards of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs
• A calm, caring and flexible approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness for us to process one)
• Right to work in the UK and currently based here

Why Work With Equal?

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• 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!
• At Equal, we're proud to offer a personalised, high-quality service and access to a wide range of roles across schools and educational settings. With competitive pay and flexible working hours, we'll help you find opportunities that truly fit around your life.