Job Title: ALN Experienced Teaching Assistant

Location: Swansea

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £14.25 per hour

Do you have experience supporting children with Additional Learning Needs in a school setting?

Are you passionate about creating an inclusive and nurturing learning environment?

Do you have the patience, resilience and adaptability to support pupils with a range of additional needs?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming village school in Swansea to recruit an ALN Experienced Teaching Assistant. This caring and supportive school prides itself on providing a positive and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school’s dedicated ALN unit offers tailored support and promotes independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.

The school is looking to appoint an ALN Experienced Teaching Assistant on a full-time temporary basis from September 2026. The successful ALN Experienced Teaching Assistant will be supporting pupils within the ALN unit, working closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging activities, provide one-to-one support, and encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.

The successful ALN Experienced Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children with Additional Learning Needs / ALN
• A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant childcare qualification
• Experience supporting children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A ‘can-do’ attitude with the ability to adapt to the needs of the pupils

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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