ALN Teaching Assistant & Cover Supervisor

ALN Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor Opportunities

Locations: Rhondda Cynon Taff
Contract: Full-time, Part-time and flexible opportunities available 
Pay Rate: £93 per day as a Teaching Assistant / £120 per day as a Cover Supervisor
Start Date: September 2026

Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and adaptable individual looking for a rewarding role supporting children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)?

We are currently recruiting ALN Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors to join a SEN School in Rhondda Cynon Taf. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils of different ages and abilities in a single, welcoming school environment, helping them achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

You will provide valuable classroom support for pupils with additional learning needs. Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social/emotional needs
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support across primary or secondary age groups
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping create an inclusive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with teachers, ALNCO/SENCO, and support staff to meet individual pupil needs
• Adapting confidently to classroom routines and school expectations

We also offer a free 2-hour Cover Supervisor training course. Once completed, you will be able to work as a Cover Supervisor, delivering pre-planned lessons in the absence of the teacher. This is a great way to expand your experience and increase your earning potential.

Cover Supervisor pay: £120 per day

• Patient, caring, and understanding of individual learning needs
• Passionate about supporting children and young people to overcome barriers to learning
• Flexible, reliable, and confident in a school setting
• Able to manage classroom behaviour effectively
• Experienced working with children or young people in an educational or support setting

Teaching Personnel provides guidance and support for obtaining:

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) Registration
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• References covering two years of employment

• Competitive daily pay: £93 Teaching Assistant / £120 Cover Supervisor
• Free online courses and discounted CPD training
• Free Cover Supervisor training course
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey