Job Description

Specialist ALN School | Ages 3–19

Rate: £90 - £100 per day

We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Teaching Assistant to support children and young people aged 3–19 with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties at one of our client schools.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD, autism, physical disabilities and complex learning needs
• Providing one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual development plans
• Occasionally assisting with personal care, mobility and wellbeing, ensuring dignity and safety
• Supporting sensory, communication and differentiated learning activities
• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and inclusion
• Working closely with teachers and specialist professionals

Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with ALN or complex needs
• Is calm, patient and caring, with a flexible and positive approach
• Works well as part of a team in a specialist setting
• Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive specialist ALN school environment.

A Child and Adult DBS is required for this position.

Benefits

💡 Why Work With Equal?

• 💷 Competitive daily pay rates
• 🎓 Access to free CPD & training opportunities
• 🏫 Placements in supportive, inclusive school environments
• 💳 One of the lowest-cost DBS checks in the sector
• 💼 Company pension scheme
• 🚗 Free and on-site parking at many schools
• 🤝 Referral programme – recommend a friend and earn!

Getting Registered is Easy

We match you with rewarding roles in local schools that fit your lifestyle, offering competitive pay and total flexibility. Joining Equal Teaching is simple - we'll guide you through every step:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Valid ID documents
• Two strong references

💡 Earn a £100 Voucher – Refer a Friend!

We’ve placed thousands of educators across Wales through the Welsh Government’s National Recruitment Framework. Know a teacher, cover supervisor, or teaching assistant looking for flexible or additional work?

Pass on their details! Once they register and complete just 10 supply days, we’ll send you a £100 gift voucher to say thank you.

• Open to everyone: You don’t need to be registered with us to make a referral.
• Anyone counts: The reward applies whether you refer a colleague, friend, or family member.

🔥 Whether you want daily flexibility or long-term stability, get the freedom, support, and recognition you deserve. Contact Equal Teaching today!