Location: Cwmbran, South Wales
Pay Rate: £14.25 an hour
Hours: Mon-Fri / School hours
Contract: Full Academic Year
About the Role
Teaching Personnel is recruiting an ALN Teaching Assistant to work within a welcoming secondary school in Newport/Cwmbran.
In this role, you'll provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and behavioural challenges. You'll build positive relationships, help students stay engaged in learning, and provide the encouragement and support they need to thrive both academically and emotionally.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience and insight for a future career in education.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you'll need experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals in some capacity. This could include:
- Education or classroom support
- Coaching or sports leadership
- Youth work
- Care or support work
- Mentoring or tutoring
- Camp or activity leadership
- Residential care
- other transferable experience that demonstrates your ability to support and engage young people
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, so if you can confidently demonstrate relevant skills and experience at interview, we'd love to hear from you!
Compliance
The ideal candidate will also require the following: (We can help you obtain the below as part of the registration process)
- Enhanced DBS on the update service
- Education Workforce Regulation registration (EWC)
- Level 2 Safeguarding course (completed as part of your onboarding)
- 2 professional based references which cover a 24-month period (or equivalent)
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
At Teaching Personnel, we’re not just an agency– we help you build a meaningful career in education. By joining us, you’ll gain access to:
- Competitive daily pay
- Weekly PAYE pay
- A dedicated recruitment consultant offering personalised guidance and local school placements
- Free access to CPD-accredited training, including behaviour support and safeguarding courses
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent opportunities
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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ALN Teaching Assistant in Cwmbran employer: Teaching Personnel Ltd
Teaching Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Wolverhampton, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and engaging with the community. With a commitment to high standards and continuous development, employees can thrive in an environment that values innovation and integrity.
