Teaching Personnel
Teaching Assistant – Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Carmarthenshire & Swansea
£14.25 per hour
Monday – Friday | 08:30 – 15:30
Via Teaching Personnel
About the Role
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting passionate and energetic Teaching Assistants to work in Additional Learning Needs (ALN) schools across Carmarthenshire and Swansea.
This is a rewarding opportunity where you’ll support pupils who need extra help to thrive. We’re particularly keen to hear from sports-focused individuals who are happy to get stuck in — whether that's helping with PE, outdoor learning, or engaging students through physical activity
Your Responsibilities
- Support students with additional learning needs in and out of the classroom
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and activities
- Encourage positive behaviour and build strong relationships
- Get involved in sports, fitness activities, and active learning sessions
- Provide tailored support to meet individual student needs
What We’re Looking For
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and comfortable being active throughout the day
- A team player with a positive attitude
- Patient, resilient, and committed to supporting young people
- Confident working with children with additional needs
Desired Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working with children or young people (education, coaching, care, etc.)
- Background in sports, coaching, or physical education (highly desirable)
- Relevant qualifications such as:
- Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching & Learning
- CACHE qualifications
- Sports coaching badges or similar
No direct ALN experience? No problem – training is available!
Additional Requirements
- Full UK driving licence & access to a car (highly desirable)
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
- Right to work in the UK
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, offering fantastic support and career opportunities.
When you work with us, you get:
- Competitive weekly pay (£14.25 per hour)
- FREE CPD courses & training to boost your career
- A dedicated consultant supporting you every step of the way
- Flexible work to suit your schedule
- Access to a wide network of schools
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
Apply Today!
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference, stay active, and inspire young people, this could be perfect for you.
Apply now and start your journey with Teaching Personnel!
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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