Job Advert: Childcare Learning Worker – Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Location: Across Neath & Swansea
Contract: Supply / Temporary (Education Settings)
Driving Licence Required
We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate Childcare Learning Workers to support children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) across a range of specialist and mainstream education settings in the Neath and Swansea areas.
This role involves working within well‑established provisions for pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs, developmental delays, autism spectrum conditions, speech and language needs, challenging behaviours, and complex learning difficulties. You may be placed in settings similar to large specialist provisions for secondary‑aged pupils as well as primary centres dedicated to early development and intensive support.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting pupils aged approximately 3–16 years in an education environment.
* Helping learners access the curriculum, develop independence, and engage positively with others.
* Implementing individual education and behaviour plans under the direction of classroom leads.
* Providing emotional regulation support and using de‑escalation techniques where appropriate.
* Encouraging communication, participation, and progress through nurturing, consistent interactions.
* Working collaboratively with teachers, ALNCo staff, therapists, and other support professionals.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience supporting children or young people (school, childcare, residential, youth work, or similar).
* Understanding of Additional Learning Needs or willingness to undertake training.
* A full UK driving licence and access to a car (travel between multiple sites may be required).
* Resilience, patience, professionalism, and a genuine passion for helping pupils thrive.
* Ability to follow safeguarding procedures and maintain confidential, high‑quality practice.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check and must provide two professional references.
Why Work With Us?
* Flexible supply opportunities to suit your schedule.
* Variety of placements across supportive, specialist education settings.
* Ongoing CPD including ALN, behaviour support, and safeguarding training.
* A dedicated consultant to guide you throughout your placements.
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.
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