ALN Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Flintshire (September Start) Location: Flintshire Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Recruiter: Tradewind Recruitment Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a patient, empathetic, and dedicated ALN Teaching Assistant to support students with additional learning needs at a welcoming secondary school in Flintshire from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about inclusive education and experienced in supporting young people with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with ALN Assist with differentiated learning activities in and out of the classroom Work collaboratively with teaching staff, ALNCOs, and external professionals Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development Help maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment Requirements: Experience supporting children or young people with ALN/SEND (school-based or other settings) Strong understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management strategies A calm, adaptable and caring approach to support individual needs EWC registration as a Learning Support Worker (or willingness to register before the role begins) Desirable (not essential): Training in Team Teach, Makaton, PECS, or other SEND strategies Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification Why Join Tradewind? Access to over 2,500 CPD courses including ALN-specific training Friendly, supportive consultants dedicated to your career Long-term and permanent opportunities in schools across North Wales Competitive rates of pay and career progression routes If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of students with additional learning needs, we want to hear from you.