Nurture and Wellbeing Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate and proactive Nurture and Wellbeing Teaching Assistant is needed in a supportive ALN classroom. This full-time role involves supporting children with additional learning needs from EYFS to Year 6, fostering a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive school staff and leadership

Impactful role on children's lives

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with ALN is desirable.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the emotional and social wellbeing of pupils with ALN.
• Assist with learning activities and behaviour support.
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions focused on wellbeing.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Relevant qualifications in child development

Job description

Nurture & Wellbeing Teaching Assistant (ALN Classroom)

Are you a compassionate, patient, and proactive individual with a passion for supporting children with additional learning needs?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Nurture and Wellbeing Teaching Assistant to join a supportive ALN classroom in the CF3 area. This full-time position supports pupils from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to Year 6, helping to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where all children can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the emotional and social wellbeing of pupils with ALN
• Foster positive relationships and create a calming, consistent environment
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement tailored support strategies
• Assist with learning activities, behaviour support, and transitions throughout the day
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions focused on wellbeing and emotional regulation

Requirements:

• Availability to work 5 days per week
• Experience working with children with ALN (desirable)
• A nurturing, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Relevant qualifications or training in child development, wellbeing, or additional learning needs are a bonus

What We Offer:

• A rewarding and fulfilling role making a genuine impact on children's lives
• Supportive school staff and leadership
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development

Location: CF3 area, Cardiff

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours (term time)

If you're passionate about wellbeing, inclusion, and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join a nurturing school community committed to supporting every child.

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 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 this training.