Teaching Assistant (ALN) – Primary School (CF5)
Location: CF5, Cardiff
Start Date: September 2026
Pay Rate: £92.63 per day
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is seeking a committed and resilient Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a primary school setting in the CF5 area of Cardiff from September.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with a range of additional needs and are motivated to make a meaningful difference in their educational journey.
-----------------------------------
The Role:
* Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Additional Learning Needs
* Work closely with the class teacher and ALNCO to implement individual development plans (IDPs)
* Support pupils with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social/emotional needs
* Promote a structured, safe, and inclusive learning environment
* Use positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques where required
-----------------------------------
The Ideal Candidate:
* Experience working with children or young people with ALN (school-based or transferable experience)
* Calm, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting learning and behaviour
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable learners
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
-----------------------------------
What Teaching Personnel Offers:
* Competitive daily rate of £92.63
* Dedicated support from a specialist consultant
* Access to training, including ALN-focused professional development
* Opportunities for long-term placements and progression within schools
-----------------------------------
Apply:
If you are looking for a rewarding ALN-focused role starting in September and want to work with a supportive primary school in CF5, apply today with Teaching Personnel.
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.