Full‑Time ALN Teaching Assistant - Neath

Teaching Personnel; Neath; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Exclusive CPD access

Fully funded training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel, in partnership with a specialist school in Neath, is seeking a Full‑Time ALN Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year. You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, help with emotional regulation, and assist with frame learning across curricula.

This role is term-time only with no weekends and holidays off. The school focuses on ASC, SEMH, challenging behaviour, and communication needs, offering a nurturing, structured environment with dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Team Teach Level 2 (Ideal).
• Experience in SEN / ALN / SEMH settings.
• Background in care, youth work, psychology or education.
• Trauma-informed or behaviour support experience.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist with behaviour regulation and emotional support.
• Use positive handling strategies where required.
• Support learning across the curriculum.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff.
• Help pupils develop independence, confidence & communication.
• Be a consistent, trusted adult for learners who need stability.

Skills

Experience in SEN/ALN/SEMH

Background in care/youth work/psych/ed

Trauma-informed/behaviour support

Education

Team Teach Level 2

Job description

Start: September 2026 | Until July 2027 (Academic Year)

Neath | 08:20 - 15:30 | Monday-Friday

£14.25 per hour

Teaching Personnel - In Partnership With the School

Term time only - meaning: Weekends off All school holidays & bank holidays off

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working exclusively in partnership with a specialist School in the Neath area to recruit a Full‑Time ALN Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year.

This is a rewarding, long‑term opportunity supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in a nurturing, structured, and highly specialist environment. Due to the complexity of learner needs, shortlisted applicants must be able to commit to full‑time hours for the full academic year.

This is a highly supportive, inclusive ALN setting specialising in supporting children with complex additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Challenging behaviour
• Speech, language & communication needs
• Sensory processing differences
• Trauma‑informed and attachment‑aware profiles

The school places a strong emphasis on:

• Positive relationships
• Emotional regulation & wellbeing
• Structured routines
• Behaviour support strategies
• Individualised learning plans

You’ll be joining a warm, experienced, and supportive staff team who work collaboratively to ensure every child can thrive.

As a Full‑Time ALN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Assist with behaviour regulation and emotional support
• Use positive handling strategies where required
• Support learning across the curriculum
• Work closely with teachers and support staff
• Help pupils develop independence, confidence & communication
• Be a consistent, trusted adult for learners who need stability

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about SEN & inclusive education
• Calm, patient, and resilient
• Confident supporting challenging behaviour
• Committed to full‑time hours due to learner needs
• A strong team player with a nurturing approach

Qualifications and experience:

• Team Teach Level 2 (Ideal)
• Experience in SEN / ALN / SEMH settings
• Background in care, youth work, psychology or education
• Trauma‑informed or behaviour support experience

When you join Teaching Personnel, you’ll receive exclusive CPD access, including:

• Behaviour Management Training
• Thrive Awareness
• SEND & ALN Awareness
• Autism & SEMH Training
• Safeguarding & Child Protection

• All training is fully funded
• Accessible online & in‑person
• Designed to build long‑term SEN careers

• £14.25 per hour
• Full‑time, long‑term role
• Term‑time only working pattern
• No weekends or school holidays
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunity to make a life‑changing impact

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, working in trusted partnerships with schools across Wales and the UK.

You’ll receive:

• Dedicated SEN specialist support
• Ongoing guidance &