Experienced Teaching Assistant, ALN Base
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £93 i £100 bob dydd |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Cardiff |
| Cwmni: | senploy |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 206985 |
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Job Title: Experienced Teaching Assistant - Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Base
Location: Cardiff
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Fixed Term (2 Years) - September 2026 to July 2028
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:15am - 3:15pm
Pay: £93 per day (negotiable depending on experience)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a well-established secondary school in Cardiff, working within a dedicated Additional Learning Needs (ALN) base.
This specialist provision supports pupils with complex learning needs, including Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties (SLCD). The base provides a nurturing and structured environment, supported by enhanced facilities and a bespoke curriculum tailored to each pupil's individual needs.
With a high staff-to-student ratio of approximately 1:10, the team is able to provide meaningful, personalised support that enables pupils to develop both academically and socially.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a dedicated and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide classroom support for pupils with complex Additional Learning Needs within the specialist base
Provide classroom support for pupils with complex Additional Learning Needs within the specialist base
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Assist with delivering a bespoke and differentiated curriculum tailored to individual learning profiles
Assist with delivering a bespoke and differentiated curriculum tailored to individual learning profiles
-
Support pupils with reading, spelling, numeracy, and organisational skills
Support pupils with reading, spelling, numeracy, and organisational skills
-
Work closely with teachers and specialist staff to implement individual support strategies and interventions
Work closely with teachers and specialist staff to implement individual support strategies and interventions
-
Support pupils' speech, language, and communication development, following guidance from Speech and Language professionals
Support pupils' speech, language, and communication development, following guidance from Speech and Language professionals
-
Encourage independence, confidence, and positive social interaction
Encourage independence, confidence, and positive social interaction
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Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
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Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within an ALN, SEN, or specialist provision
Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within an ALN, SEN, or specialist provision
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Experience supporting pupils with complex needs such as Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, or speech and language difficulties
Experience supporting pupils with complex needs such as Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, or speech and language difficulties
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A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting young people
A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting young people
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
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The ability to adapt learning strategies to meet the needs of individual pupils
The ability to adapt learning strategies to meet the needs of individual pupils
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A genuine commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
A genuine commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
What the School Offers
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A welcoming and highly supportive secondary school environment
A welcoming and highly supportive secondary school environment
-
A well-resourced specialist ALN base with enhanced facilities
A well-resourced specialist ALN base with enhanced facilities
-
Small group learning with a high staff-to-student ratio (approximately 1:10)
Small group learning with a high staff-to-student ratio (approximately 1:10)
-
Opportunities to work closely with experienced educators and specialist professionals
Opportunities to work closely with experienced educators and specialist professionals
-
A rewarding role supporting pupils to achieve their full potential
A rewarding role supporting pupils to achieve their full potential
This two-year placement (September 2026 - July 2028) is ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with additional learning needs.
If you are a dedicated and caring professional with experience supporting young people with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.
We can also offer opportunities in other schools from April - July 2026 if you would like to register with us immediately.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This position is advertised as a temporary role, although there may be an opportunity for a permanent position at a later stage.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the Department for Education's statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We provide all registered candidates with free Child Protection and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and full assistance will be provided.
Location: Cardiff
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Fixed Term (2 Years) - September 2026 to July 2028
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:15am - 3:15pm
Pay: £93 per day (negotiable depending on experience)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a well-established secondary school in Cardiff, working within a dedicated Additional Learning Needs (ALN) base.
This specialist provision supports pupils with complex learning needs, including Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties (SLCD). The base provides a nurturing and structured environment, supported by enhanced facilities and a bespoke curriculum tailored to each pupil's individual needs.
With a high staff-to-student ratio of approximately 1:10, the team is able to provide meaningful, personalised support that enables pupils to develop both academically and socially.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a dedicated and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
-
Provide classroom support for pupils with complex Additional Learning Needs within the specialist base
Provide classroom support for pupils with complex Additional Learning Needs within the specialist base
-
Assist with delivering a bespoke and differentiated curriculum tailored to individual learning profiles
Assist with delivering a bespoke and differentiated curriculum tailored to individual learning profiles
-
Support pupils with reading, spelling, numeracy, and organisational skills
Support pupils with reading, spelling, numeracy, and organisational skills
-
Work closely with teachers and specialist staff to implement individual support strategies and interventions
Work closely with teachers and specialist staff to implement individual support strategies and interventions
-
Support pupils' speech, language, and communication development, following guidance from Speech and Language professionals
Support pupils' speech, language, and communication development, following guidance from Speech and Language professionals
-
Encourage independence, confidence, and positive social interaction
Encourage independence, confidence, and positive social interaction
-
Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
-
Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within an ALN, SEN, or specialist provision
Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within an ALN, SEN, or specialist provision
-
Experience supporting pupils with complex needs such as Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, or speech and language difficulties
Experience supporting pupils with complex needs such as Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, or speech and language difficulties
-
A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting young people
A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting young people
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
-
The ability to adapt learning strategies to meet the needs of individual pupils
The ability to adapt learning strategies to meet the needs of individual pupils
-
A genuine commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
A genuine commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
What the School Offers
-
A welcoming and highly supportive secondary school environment
A welcoming and highly supportive secondary school environment
-
A well-resourced specialist ALN base with enhanced facilities
A well-resourced specialist ALN base with enhanced facilities
-
Small group learning with a high staff-to-student ratio (approximately 1:10)
Small group learning with a high staff-to-student ratio (approximately 1:10)
-
Opportunities to work closely with experienced educators and specialist professionals
Opportunities to work closely with experienced educators and specialist professionals
-
A rewarding role supporting pupils to achieve their full potential
A rewarding role supporting pupils to achieve their full potential
This two-year placement (September 2026 - July 2028) is ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with additional learning needs.
If you are a dedicated and caring professional with experience supporting young people with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.
We can also offer opportunities in other schools from April - July 2026 if you would like to register with us immediately.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This position is advertised as a temporary role, although there may be an opportunity for a permanent position at a later stage.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the Department for Education's statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We provide all registered candidates with free Child Protection and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and full assistance will be provided.