Additional Learning Needs Teaching Assistant

Company: TeacherActive
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Location: Burgess Hill
Job Description:

ALN Teaching Assistant

Location: Ammanford

Start Date: March 2026

Pay: £85.50 per day (range £85.50 – £100 per day)

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant / TA who is comfortable teaching young pupils with Additional Learning Needs / SEN. This will be a temporary, long‑term role with the possibility of a permanent position for the right staff member. The successful Teaching Assistant / TA must work one‑on‑one with the pupils and demonstrate empathy, have the ability to adapt and think on their feet.

Key Responsibilities

This role involves supporting classroom activities, assisting the teacher with classroom preparation and management, listening to and understanding pupils to assess their individual needs, providing differentiated support, and demonstrating empathy and resilience.

Essential Qualifications

  • Previous experience working with children with Additional Learning Needs / SEN is essential.
  • Genuine desire to inspire pupils and motivate other staff.
  • Ability to assist the teacher with classroom preparation and management.
  • Ability to listen to and understand pupils to assess their individual needs.
  • Resilient approach and ability to incorporate differentiation.
  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay rate.
  • Free career and recruitment advice.
  • Free CPD training.
  • Free training provided.
  • Referral scheme: receive £100 gift when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply).

All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring correct tax and National Insurance contributions.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026