Autism Learning Support Assistant / ALN Teaching Assistant – Newport & Cwmbran Schools Teaching Personnel is hiring Autism Learning Support Assistants to work in partnership schools located in Newport and Cwmbran. Join a dedicated team supporting pupils with severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex behavioural needs in specialist LRB units. This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate, patient, and resilient teaching assistants passionate about Special Educational Needs (SEN) support. Position: Autism Learning Support Assistant (ALN Teaching Assistant) Locations: Newport and Cwmbran, Wales Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Salary: Starting at £13.75 per hour Start Date: September 2025 Key Requirements for Successful Candidates: Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) Hold a current Child-Only DBS certificate (assistance provided if needed) Provide two professional references covering the last 24 months Demonstrate strength, resilience, and patience when managing challenging behaviour Experience working with children with SEN or Autism is preferred, but we welcome applicants with personal experience or a strong willingness to learn Responsibilities: Support a small class of up to 10 pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), primarily severe ASD Foster a positive, supportive, and nurturing classroom environment Build trusting relationships with pupils, teaching staff, and parents to provide social and emotional support Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and caring learning space Follow school safeguarding policies and procedures Collaborate closely with teachers and other teaching assistants Adapt to changing situations and pupil needs as they arise About the Schools: The schools in Newport and Cwmbran have dedicated LRB units designed to support children with complex Additional Learning Needs. Both locations are easily accessible by public transport, offering a professional and supportive work environment. Apply Today: Due to high interest expected for this SEN teaching assistant role, we encourage early applications. Contact Teaching Personnel’s Cardiff office and ask for Lottie on the Newport Secondary team to discuss this opportunity. 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.