ALN Support Staff

Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Support Assistant – Swansea | £14.30 per hour

Teaching Personnel is seeking compassionate, reliable and enthusiastic ALN Support Assistants to work in a welcoming primary school located in Swansea. The school is known for its strong community values, inclusive ethos, and dedicated support for pupils with a range of additional learning needs—including physical disabilities, communication difficulties, ASD, and complex medical requirements.

We are recruiting for individuals who can provide both academic and personal support, ensuring every child is given the best opportunity to thrive.

Role Overview

You will be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small groups across a nurturing ALN provision. This role includes elements of personal care, mobility assistance, and practical classroom support, making it ideal for someone who truly wants to make a meaningful difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support to pupils with additional learning needs
• Supporting learners with physical disabilities, mobility needs or personal care
• Assisting with communication strategies and adapted learning resources
• Working closely with teachers, ALNCo and external specialists
• Promoting independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting behaviour management and sensory regulation activities
• Maintaining safeguarding standards at all times

What the School is Looking For

This Swansea-based primary school values staff who are patient, empathetic and confident in supporting pupils with diverse needs. Experience in any of the following would be highly beneficial:

Desired Qualifications

• Health & Social Care
• Childcare / Early Years
• Psychology
• Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (STLS)
• Youth Work
• Manual Handling or Moving & Handling certificates (advantageous)
• First Aid (advantageous)

Ideal Experience

• ALN / SEN support in schools
• Care assistant or support worker background
• Experience supporting physical disabilities, medical needs or personal care
• Youth or community work
• Residential care, NHS or social care settings

Pay & Working Hours

• £14.30 per hour – paid weekly via PAYE
• Full‑time and part‑time roles available
• Long‑term, ongoing placements with potential to become permanent

A driving licence is highly desirable due to accessibility and travel requirements.

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

• Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella charges)
• FREE access to accredited training including:
• ALN/SEN training
• Behaviour management
• Safeguarding
• Team Teach (subject to availability)
• Dedicated consultant (that’s you!) providing ongoing support
• Opportunities in multiple Swansea and Carmarthenshire schools
• Pension scheme & wellbeing support
• Fast registration and immediate start options

Why This School?

• A strong nurturing ethos and focus on wellbeing
• Excellent ALN resources and sensory facilities
• Supportive leadership and welcoming staff
• A commitment to inclusive, child‑centred learning
• Strong community involvement

This environment is ideal for anyone passionate about supporting children with additional needs and wanting long‑term progression in the education sector.

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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