Change a Life: 1:1 ALN Teaching Assistant - Ceredigion
Equal Teaching • Aberaeron, Wales, United Kingdom
Posted: April 7, 2026
Job Description
No two days are the same in this role.
We are looking for empathetic and resilient individuals to support students with Additional Learning Needs. You don’t need to be a qualified teacher to make a massive difference; you just need patience, a sense of humour, and the ability to build strong relationships.
If you are looking for a job that offers true emotional rewards and leaves you smiling at the end of the day, we want to hear from you.
🧠 What You'll Be Doing:
- Supporting Students: Working with pupils with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH.
- Building Confidence: Providing 1:1 or small group support tailored to help every child shine.
- Positive Behaviour: Helping the teacher manage the classroom and promoting a calm, positive environment.
- Encouraging Independence: Helping learners make progress and believe in themselves.
- Teamwork: Collaborating with teachers, ALNCOs, and external pros to get the best outcomes for the children.
- Safeguarding: Upholding the highest standards of pupil wellbeing.
✅ What You’ll Need:
- Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs
- A calm, caring and flexible approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness for us to process one)
- Right to work in the UK and currently based here
Additional Content
No two days are the same in this role.
We are looking for empathetic and resilient individuals to support students with Additional Learning Needs. You don’t need to be a qualified teacher to make a massive difference; you just need patience, a sense of humour, and the ability to build strong relationships.
If you are looking for a job that offers true emotional rewards and leaves you smiling at the end of the day, we want to hear from you.
🧠 What You'll Be Doing:
- Supporting Students: Working with pupils with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH.
- Building Confidence: Providing 1:1 or small group support tailored to help every child shine.
- Positive Behaviour: Helping the teacher manage the classroom and promoting a calm, positive environment.
- Encouraging Independence: Helping learners make progress and believe in themselves.
- Teamwork: Collaborating with teachers, ALNCOs, and external pros to get the best outcomes for the children.
- Safeguarding: Upholding the highest standards of pupil wellbeing.
✅ What You’ll Need:
- Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs
- A calm, caring and flexible approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness for us to process one)
- Right to work in the UK and currently based here