Job Description
ALN Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Flintshire (September Start)Location: FlintshireStart Date: September 2025Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-TermRecruiter: 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.