ALN Teaching Assistant

ALN Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Flintshire (September Start)
Location: Flintshire
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Recruiter: Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a patient, empathetic, and dedicated ALN Teaching Assistant to support students with additional learning needs at a welcoming secondary school in Flintshire from September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about inclusive education and experienced in supporting young people with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with ALN

• Assist with differentiated learning activities in and out of the classroom

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, ALNCOs, and external professionals

• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development

• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children or young people with ALN/SEND (school-based or other settings)

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management strategies

• A calm, adaptable and caring approach to support individual needs

• EWC registration as a Learning Support Worker (or willingness to register before the role begins)

Desirable (not essential):

• Training in Team Teach, Makaton, PECS, or other SEND strategies

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Why Join Tradewind?

• Access to over 2,500 CPD courses including ALN-specific training

• Friendly, supportive consultants dedicated to your career

• Long-term and permanent opportunities in schools across North Wales

• Competitive rates of pay and career progression routes

If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of students with additional learning needs, we want to hear from you.