Job Title: Teaching Assistant ALN

Location: Cardiff

Start Date: September

Salary: £14.25 per hour

Do you have experience supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)?

Are you committed to making a meaningful difference within secondary education?

Do you possess the resilience and patience required to support young people in a challenging yet rewarding environment?

About the School
TeacherActive is proud to partner with a mainstream secondary school in Cardiff. This inner-city school serves a community facing socioeconomic challenges and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for both pupils and staff. The team works collaboratively to address challenges proactively, ensuring students receive comprehensive academic and emotional support throughout their education.

Role Overview
We are seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant ALN on a long-term contract commencing in September. The successful candidate will support secondary-aged pupils with PMLD, collaborating closely with class teachers and the wider ALN department to enable access to learning within a safe and nurturing environment. We seek a proactive, patient, and adaptable professional who can effectively meet the diverse needs of the classroom.

Key Attributes of the Successful Teaching Assistant ALN:

• Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD
• A compassionate and patient approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• A proactive and flexible attitude towards supporting learning
• Experience working within a secondary school or ALN setting

What We Offer:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through a seamless onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• Access to continuous professional development (CPD) courses and certificates via the My-Progression platform
• Competitive, market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a colleague Terms and Conditions apply

All staff are remunerated through PAYE, ensuring correct deductions for Tax and National Insurance. There are no hidden administration fees, so you retain more of your hard-earned pay.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click APPLY NOW. We will be in touch shortly to discuss this exciting role further.

EMAIL: tom.hayward@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 02920 099 995