At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with Special Educational Needs in a hands-on, dynamic role.
- Company: Join Teaching Personnel, a leader in educational support.
- Benefits: Competitive daily pay, ongoing training, and dedicated consultant support.
- Other info: Flexible opportunities for growth within local schools.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives every day.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEN and a positive, resilient attitude required.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 27000 £ per year.
Location: Cardiff, South Wales
Pay Rate: £92.63 per day
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year
Join Teaching Personnel as a 1:1 ALN Support Assistant! Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and disabilities? Do you have the resilience, patience, and dedication to make a real difference every day?
Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting a committed and resilient 1:1 ALN Support Assistant to provide 1:1 and classroom-based support within a specialist school in Cardiff, working with pupils aged 3-19. This is a highly hands-on SEN role, ideal for individuals who are calm under pressure, adaptable, and confident supporting children and young people across all key stages. No two days are the same - you may work across different classrooms, age groups, and needs throughout the week, tailoring your approach to ensure every pupil receives the right support at the right time.
To thrive in this 1:1 ALN Support Assistant position, you'll need a positive, persistent mindset and the ability to remain composed in challenging situations. Building trusting relationships, using effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies, and creating a safe, supportive learning environment are central to this role.
If you're looking for a rewarding career in Special Educational Needs, where your impact is felt every single day, we'd love to hear from you.
Who We're Looking for?
- Resilient, patient and understanding attitude
- Support pupils with personal care, mobility, and sensory needs where required.
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and challenging behaviours
- Deliver consistent 1:1 and small group support during lessons and daily activities tailored to individual pupil need
- The ability to implement strategies to manage and de-escalate behaviour effectively
- A commitment to encouraging the pupil's engagement, confidence, and emotional development
- Dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment
Requirements (or willingness to obtain independently)
- To demonstrate commitment to working in education, applicants must hold or be willing to apply for:
- Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
- Be aged 18 or over
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
- Level 2 Safeguarding training
- A minimum of two professional references covering 24 months of employment
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive rates of daily pay
- Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
- Free access to a wide range of online training and discounted CPD
- Opportunities for both temporary and permanent roles within local partner schools
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.
1:1 ALN Support Assistant in Cardiff employer: Teaching Personnel
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