ALN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time
Days: Monday to Friday (Full-time)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent or Long-term
Support Role: Classroom and 1:1 ALN support responsibilities
Are you a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs?
A nurturing and inclusive ALN school in Cardiff, in partnership with Empowering Learning Cardiff, is seeking a committed ALN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from September 2025. This full-time role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and complex needs.
You will work closely with teaching staff and ALN professionals to deliver individualised support, promote pupil engagement, and help create a calm, structured, and encouraging learning environment. The role may involve 1:1 support and small group interventions.
What We're Looking For:
✅ Experience supporting children or young people with ALN (in school or care settings)
✅ A calm, patient, and adaptable approach
✅ Ability to follow EHCP targets and behaviour plans
✅ Understanding of ALN strategies and inclusive practice
✅ A current DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
This school is celebrated for its holistic approach, skilled staff, and commitment to ensuring every pupil achieves their full potential.
Empowering Learning Cardiff is proud to support the school in this important recruitment.
Empowering Learning offers competitive hourly rates, expert guidance, and ALN-specific CPD opportunities.
Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references