Sen Teaching Assistant in Penarth

Teaching Personnel are working with a primary school in Penarth who are looking for an ALN Teaching Assistant to join their specialist base, supporting pupils with additional learning needs in a structured and inclusive environment.

You'll work closely with experienced staff to provide tailored support, helping pupils to access learning, develop independence and feel confident in school.

You may be supporting with:

• 1:1 and small-group learning
• Communication and social development
• Sensory and emotional regulation
• Positive behaviour strategies
• Developing independence and life skills
• Adapting activities to individual needs

• Is patient, calm and consistent
• Can build positive relationships with children
• Has experience supporting ALN, or transferable experience from care, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring or similar
• Is confident working as part of a specialist team
• Wants to make a genuine difference to pupils' school experience

• Competitive weekly pay
• Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent position
• Free ALN and CPD training
• Dedicated Cardiff & Vale consultant
• Full safeguarding and compliance support

If you'd like to build your experience within a specialist ALN setting in Penarth, we'd love to hear from you.

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.
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