At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with Additional Learning Needs in a nurturing school environment.
- Company: Welcoming school in Newport dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay from £14.25, valuable experience, and ongoing support.
- Other info: Immediate start available with potential for permanent position.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining essential skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting children, resilience, and willingness to register with EWC.
The predicted salary is between 14.25 - 14.25 £ per hour.
Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start | Newport
Location: Newport
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:00pm
Pay: From £14.25 per hour
Start Date: Immediate
Are you passionate about supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)? Do you have the patience, resilience, and dedication to help pupils thrive in a specialist learning environment?
Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive school in Newport to recruit an ALN Teaching Assistant for an immediate start. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils within the school's specialist Learning Resource Base (LRB), working closely with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and additional behavioural needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience within a specialist educational setting.
The Role
- Support pupils with severe ASD and additional learning needs in a small class environment.
- Build positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence, engagement, and wellbeing.
- Provide emotional, behavioural, and educational support tailored to individual pupil needs.
- Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, and wider school staff.
- Adapt your approach to meet the changing needs of pupils throughout the school day.
- Follow school safeguarding and behaviour management policies at all times.
What We're Looking For
- Be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or be willing to register.
- Hold a Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
- Be able to provide two professional references covering the last 24 months.
- Demonstrate resilience, patience, and confidence when supporting pupils with challenging behaviours.
- Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
- Previous experience working with children with SEN/ALN is desirable; however, we also welcome applications from individuals with relevant personal experience, care backgrounds, youth work experience, or those eager to develop a career within special educational needs.
Why Apply?
- Immediate start available.
- Competitive hourly pay from £14.25.
- Valuable experience within a specialist ALN setting.
- Ongoing support and guidance from Teaching Personnel.
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's education and development.
If you're ready to begin a rewarding career supporting children with additional learning needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Teaching Personnel for more information.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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'.
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.
Autism Assistant / Teaching Assistant in Newport employer: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Additional Learning Needs. Located in Newport, this role offers competitive pay starting at £14.25 per hour, along with ongoing support and professional development opportunities, allowing you to grow your skills while contributing to a nurturing educational setting. Join us to be part of a team that values resilience, patience, and the genuine desire to help pupils thrive.
