Job Description

Flexible Working Available Across the Vale of Glamorgan

Are you experienced in supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)? Looking for a role that offers flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to make a difference in multiple school settings?

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting ALN Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis across a range of primary schools throughout Cardiff, Barry, Penarth, Cowbridge and the wider Vale of Glamorgan.

No two days are the same in this role. You could be supporting a Year 1 pupil with autism one day and working within a KS2 intervention group the next. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys adapting to different environments and building positive relationships quickly.

• Providing one-to-one support for pupils with Additional Learning Needs
• Supporting children with ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH needs and learning difficulties
• Assisting class teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Encouraging pupils to engage positively with learning
• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour strategies
• Recording observations and feeding back to school staff where required
• Helping create an inclusive learning environment where all pupils can succeed

• Previous experience supporting children with ALN
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to new schools and classroom environments
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners

• Flexible work around your availability
• Opportunities to experience a variety of schools
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to free CPD courses including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management and Understanding ALN
• Potential for long-term and permanent placements

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• EWC Registration (or willingness to register)

If you're looking for a flexible education role where you can make a real impact on pupils who need additional support, we'd love to hear from you.

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.