ALN Classroom Support Assistant

Location: Cardiff, South Wales
Pay Rate: £92.95per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year

✨ ALN Classroom Support – Make a Difference Every Day! | Cardiff ✨

Teaching Personnel is looking for a kind‑hearted, resilient, and enthusiastic ALN Classroom Support Assistant to join a wonderful specialist day school in Cardiff. You’ll be supporting amazing young people aged 11–19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties and ASD — helping them learn, grow, and shine in their own unique ways.

At this school, pupils build brilliant friendships, develop their social confidence, and thrive in a caring environment where staff truly understand and respond to their needs. Nearly all pupils make progress that reflects their abilities — and you’ll be right there helping them every step of the way.

This is a hands‑on, rewarding role where no two days are the same! You’ll support pupils 1:1 or in small groups, helping them develop academically, emotionally, socially, and behaviourally.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children or individuals with SEN or challenging behaviours is desirable. Backgrounds in care, education, coaching, youth work, or support settings are a bonus — but not essential. We welcome candidates who can confidently demonstrate strong transferable skills at interview.

• Ability to provide consistent, nurturing 1:1 and small‑group support

• Positive behaviour management skills and calm, effective de‑escalation strategies

• A commitment to boosting pupils’ engagement, confidence, and emotional wellbeing

• Willingness to assist pupils with mobility, sensory, or physical needs where required

✅Requirements (or willingness to obtain at own cost)

Must be 18 or over
Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service
Level 2 Safeguarding training
Two professional references covering 24 months of employment

What Teaching Personnel can offer you

Competitive daily pay
Dedicated consultant support throughout all your placement
Free online courses & discounted CPD opportunities to step up further
Flexibility with temporary and permanent roles in local schools to fit around your schedule!

Ready for a career in SEN?

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding challenge and make a real difference in SEN education, we’d love to hear from you!
Send us your CV today and start your journey with Teaching Personnel or email 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.

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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