Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

CPD courses

Market-leading pay

Referral scheme: up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Ebbw Vale is seeking an ALN Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated ALN base within a mainstream primary school. The role is full-time and long-term temporary from January 2027, supporting pupils with additional learning needs, assisting with classroom activities and personal care as required.

You will work across the ALN base and standard classrooms, adapting to each child's needs, with a focus on confidence, independence and engagement in learning.

Qualifications

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience working with children with additional learning needs.
• Experience supporting primary-aged children with ALN in a school or similar setting.
• Confidence and willingness to support pupils with personal care.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different situations and think on their feet.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support in the ALN base and across mainstream classrooms for primary pupils.
• Assist with classroom activities and adapt to individual needs.
• Provide personal care when required and communicate effectively with staff.

Skills

ALN experience

TA qualification

Personal care support

Primary-aged children

Team player

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced ALN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional learning needs?

Are you adaptable, able to think on your feet and confident supporting pupils with personal care?

Do you have a positive, can-do attitude and enjoy working as part of a supportive team?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Primary School based in Ebbw Vale, who are looking to appoint an ALN Teaching Assistant. The school has a dedicated ALN base to support children with additional learning needs, providing opportunities for pupils to develop their confidence, independence and engagement in learning.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated ALN Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term temporary basis from January 2027. The successful ALN Teaching Assistant will work both within the specialist ALN base and across mainstream classrooms, supporting primary-aged pupils with additional learning needs, assisting with classroom activities, providing personal care when required and adapting to the individual needs of the children.

The successful ALN Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience working with children with additional learning needs
• Experience supporting primary-aged children with ALN in a school or similar setting
• Confidence and willingness to support pupils with personal care
• The ability to adapt quickly to different situations and think on their feet
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A patient, caring and positive attitude towards supporting children's individual needs

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Teaching Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £92.36 to £92.63 a day Hours: Full-time Location: NP23 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 26 Oct 2026 Closing date: 25 Nov 2026 Apply for this job

Summary

Job Title: ALN Teaching Assistant

Location: Ebbw Vale

Start Date: January 2027

Salary: £92.63 - £92.63 per day

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.