Location: Cardiff
Start Date: September
Salary: £14.25 per hour
Do you have experience supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)?
Are you dedicated to making a positive impact within secondary education?
Do you demonstrate the resilience and patience necessary to support young people in a challenging, yet rewarding, environment?
About the School
TeacherActive is proud to partner with a mainstream secondary school in Cardiff. This inner-city school serves a community facing socioeconomic challenges and is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for both pupils and staff. The team works collaboratively to address challenges proactively, ensuring students receive comprehensive academic and emotional support throughout their education.
Role Overview
The school is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant ALN on a long-term contract starting in September. The successful candidate will support secondary-aged pupils with PMLD, working closely with class teachers and the wider ALN department to facilitate access to learning within a safe and nurturing setting. We are looking for a proactive, patient, and adaptable individual who can meet the diverse needs of the classroom.
Key Attributes of the Successful Teaching Assistant ALN:
Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD
A compassionate and patient approach
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
A proactive and flexible attitude towards supporting learning
Experience working within a secondary school or ALN setting
What We Offer:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through a smooth onboarding process
Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
Access to continuous professional development (CPD) courses and certificates via the My-Progression channel
Competitive, market-leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
All staff are paid through PAYE, ensuring correct deductions for Tax and National Insurance. There are no hidden administration fees, so you retain more of your hard-earned pay.
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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.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
Salary description
£14.25 - £14.25 per hour