ALN Support - Long Term Role

Teaching Assistant – Additional Learning Needs (ALN Unit) Swansea Starting September 2026 - July 2027 Full-Time | Monday – Friday | Term Time Only £92.63 per day Are you passionate about supporting children who need it most? Looking for a rewarding role where every day makes a difference? We are recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist Additional Learning Needs (ALN) unit in a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Swansea. ⏰ Interviews are already underway – apply now to be considered! ---------------------------------------- About the School This is a school that prides itself on: ✨ Inclusivity and nurturing every child’s potential ✨ Creating a safe, supportive and structured environment ✨ Celebrating small wins that lead to big progress ✨ Strong teamwork between staff to support every learner ---------------------------------------- The Role You will be supporting children with a range of additional needs, including: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Non-verbal communication needs Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) ⚡ ADHD Your day-to-day could include: Working 1:1 or in small groups to support learning and development ️ Using alternative communication strategies (e.g. visuals, gestures, PEC Cards) Helping children regulate emotions and build positive routines Supporting structured play and sensory activities Collaborating closely with teachers and specialist staff No two days are ever the same – but every day is meaningful ---------------------------------------- Who would suit this role? You don’t need direct classroom experience – transferable skills matter most! We’d love to hear from: ⚽ Sports coaches / rugby coaches ‍‍ Youth workers or support workers Psychology graduates ‍‍ Individuals with personal experience supporting ALN Anyone patient, resilient and passionate about helping children succeed ---------------------------------------- Training & Support FREE CPD provided – including behaviour management & ALN training Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel from day 1 Excellent experience for careers in teaching, psychology or support work ---------------------------------------- ✅ What we’re looking for ✔️ A calm, patient and resilient approach ✔️ Positive attitude and willingness to learn ✔️ Strong relationship-building skills ✔️ Passion for supporting children with additional needs ---------------------------------------- If you’re ready to make a real impact and build a rewarding career in education, apply today! Help shape brighter futures, one child at a time 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 also 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 a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.