Key Stage 2 Welsh ALN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Swansea; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a fluent Welsh-speaking ALN Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 2 pupils at a welcoming primary school in Swansea. This role requires experience with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and a commitment to inclusive education, starting in September 2025. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in learners' lives while working alongside supportive staff and leadership.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for training and development

Supportive staff and leadership team

Qualifications

• Fluent Welsh speaker (spoken and written).
• Experience supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) or Special Educational Needs (SEN), ideally in Key Stage 2.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group support to pupils with ALN in Year 5/6.
• Assist the class teacher with planning and adapting resources.
• Record and report on pupil progress with SENCo guidance.

Skills

Welsh language proficiency

Experience with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

Patience

Collaboration

Job description

Welsh-Speaking ALN Teaching Assistant – Key Stage 2 (Year 5/6)

Location: Swansea SA2
Start Date: September 2025 (Trial required before end of Summer Term)
Job Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Contract: Temporary to Permanent for the right Candidate
Salary: Starting daily rate £89.38

Job Overview

We are recruiting a fluent Welsh-speaking ALN Teaching Assistant to work with Key Stage 2 pupils (Year 5/6) at a partnering friendly and inclusive primary school. The role begins in September 2025, with trial sessions scheduled for Summer Term 2025.

You will support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) through 1:1 interventions, small group work, and provide general classroom assistance when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group support to pupils with ALN in Year 5/6
• Assist the class teacher with planning and adapting resources
• Promote inclusive learning in line with the ALN Code
• Record and report on pupil progress with SENCo guidance
• Support classroom activities and whole-class learning when needed
• Foster a safe, supportive, Welsh-speaking environment

Essential Requirements

Fluent Welsh speaker (spoken and written)
Experience supporting pupils with ALN or SEN, ideally in Key Stage 2
Patient, caring, and committed to inclusive education
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the ALN Act (Wales) 2021
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, or speech and language needs
• First Aid and/or safeguarding training

Why Join Us?

• Supportive staff and leadership team
• Excellent opportunities for training and development
• A welcoming Welsh-medium environment
• Rewarding role where you make a real difference

How to Apply

To apply for this Welsh-speaking ALN Teaching Assistant job, please send your CV and a cover letter to [e-mail]

Safeguarding Statement

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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