Do you have experience supporting children with ALN?
If so, Teaching personnel would love to hear from you today!
The role
Start date/ End date: September 2026 – December 2026
Days / hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm
Pay: £92.63 – 95 per day
Location: Cardiff (CF3)
Teaching personnel is looking for a teaching assistant to work on a 1:1 basis supporting a child with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
This will be a long-term position working in Key Stage 2 (KS2) providing extra support to a child with ASD. Helping them develop confidence, access the curriculum and achieve their full potential. You will need to work closely with the class teacher and the Additional Learning Needs Co-Ordinator (ALNCO).
Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 support to an ALN pupil
Support pupils' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
Promote independence, confidence, and inclusion within the classroom and wider school community.
About the school
In 2019 they were federated with another local primary school. They are a busy, friendly community school welcoming around 250 students and aim to be in the middle of the local community. The school has excellent has transport links or free parking if you drive.
About you
We are seeking a teaching assistant who is:
Confident in 1:1 work
Passionate in delivering the best environment for children to learn
Empathetic and compassionate
Experienced with ALN (specifically ASD)
Able to commit to a long-term position
Experience with KS2
What you will require
An enhanced child DBS
A live EWC registration
And at least 3 months experience in working within a school or a Teaching Assistant qualification.
Please note: *If you don’t have these, Teaching Personnel can help with you apply for both checks which you will have to pay for*
What we can offer you
Weekly competitive pay
A dedicated Primary specialist team which strives to find the perfect fit for you
Free CPD courses available to develop personally as well as professionally
£50 referral scheme for every candidate you refer to us!
Interactive app to access payslips and working diary
If this role interests you, then don’t hesitate to apply with your most recent CV. I am happy to answer any further questions that you may have if you contact me, Lucie, on (phone number removed)!
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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Salary description
£92.63 - £95.00 per day