Senior Teaching Assistant & Intervention specialist – ALN and behaviour/engagement
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£28,142- £32,061) Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Cardiff, CF14 3HS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1539023 |
Summary
Y Deryn Family of SchoolsMrs Greenaway – Acting Associate Head of CentreService Area: EDUCATION & LIFELONG LEARNING DIRECTORATE, EDUCATION & LIFELONG LEARNING, ACHIEVEMENT
Job Title: Senior teaching assistant & Intervention specialist – ALN and behaviour/engagement
Job Ref: ED50282485
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£28,142- £32,061) Pro Rata + ALN
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Term Time.
Start Date: As soon as possible
About The Service & Job:
Bryn y Deryn is a KS4 Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) for 90 learners who have behavioural, emotional, mental health and social difficulties.
We are looking to appoint a senior teaching assistant for learners with Additional Learning Needs and Behaviour, Emotional and Social difficulties.
To work under the guidance of teaching/ALNCO/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision.
To implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teachers& ALNCO in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.
Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task. Cover Supervisors will need to respond to questions and generally assist pupils to undertake set activities.
What We Are Looking For From You
The successful applicant will work as part of a team and have previous experience of safeguarding protocols and procedures, working with learners who have behaviour, emotional and social needs to cover and lead learning.
This is an opportunity for the successful applicant to display empathy, energy, commitment and enthusiasm to make a positive impact to the school and young people.
Additional information
This post carries an additional ALN payment.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by the closing date. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
Closing date for applications: 27th March 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews: TBC
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.
Job Title: Senior teaching assistant & Intervention specialist – ALN and behaviour/engagement
Job Ref: ED50282485
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£28,142- £32,061) Pro Rata + ALN
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Term Time.
Start Date: As soon as possible
About The Service & Job:
Bryn y Deryn is a KS4 Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) for 90 learners who have behavioural, emotional, mental health and social difficulties.
We are looking to appoint a senior teaching assistant for learners with Additional Learning Needs and Behaviour, Emotional and Social difficulties.
To work under the guidance of teaching/ALNCO/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision.
To implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teachers& ALNCO in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.
Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task. Cover Supervisors will need to respond to questions and generally assist pupils to undertake set activities.
What We Are Looking For From You
The successful applicant will work as part of a team and have previous experience of safeguarding protocols and procedures, working with learners who have behaviour, emotional and social needs to cover and lead learning.
This is an opportunity for the successful applicant to display empathy, energy, commitment and enthusiasm to make a positive impact to the school and young people.
Additional information
This post carries an additional ALN payment.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by the closing date. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
Closing date for applications: 27th March 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews: TBC
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.