Job Description:

Are you a patient and resilient person?

Do you have experience supporting children with ALN?

If so, Teaching personnel would love to hear from you today! 

The role

Start date/ End date: September 2026 – December 2026

Days / hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm  

Pay: £92.63 – 95 per day

Location: Cardiff (CF3)           

Teaching personnel is looking for a teaching assistant to work on a 1:1 basis supporting a child with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

This will be a long-term position working in Key Stage 2 (KS2) providing extra support to a child with ASD. Helping them develop confidence, access the curriculum and achieve their full potential. You will need to work closely with the class teacher and the Additional Learning Needs Co-Ordinator (ALNCO).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to an ALN pupil
• Support pupils' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote independence, confidence, and inclusion within the classroom and wider school community.

About the school

In 2019 they were federated with another local primary school. They are a busy, friendly community school welcoming around 250 students and aim to be in the middle of the local community. The school has excellent has transport links or free parking if you drive.

About you

We are seeking a teaching assistant who is: 

• Confident in 1:1 work
• Passionate in delivering the best environment for children to learn  

• Empathetic and compassionate  

• Experienced with ALN (specifically ASD)

• Able to commit to a long-term position  
• Experience with KS2

What you will require

• An enhanced child DBS 

• A live EWC registration 

• And at least 3 months experience in working within a school or a Teaching Assistant qualification. 

Please note: *If you don’t have these, Teaching Personnel can help with you apply for both checks which you will have to pay for*

What we can offer you

• Weekly competitive pay
• A dedicated Primary specialist team which strives to find the perfect fit for you
• Free CPD courses available to develop personally as well as professionally
• £50 referral scheme for every candidate you refer to us!
• Interactive app to access payslips and working diary

If this role interests you, then don’t hesitate to apply with your most recent CV. I am happy to answer any further questions that you may have if you contact me, Lucie, on (phone number removed)! 

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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.
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