Teacher of Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

Teacher of Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

• Type: Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability)
• Location: Cardiff & surrounding areas
• Start date: ASAP
• Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)
• Pay: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)

Are you a passionate ALN Teacher who believes in the power of education to unlock every learner’s potential and provide the support they need to thrive?

Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with supportive and forward-thinking schools and alternative provision settings to recruit enthusiastic and knowledgeable ALN Teachers who can deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to learners’ individual needs. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in students’ lives while promoting inclusion, confidence, and progress within a positive learning environment.

About the Role

As a Teacher of ALN, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to ALN learners in line with the national curriculum and individual learning plans
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress, adapting teaching strategies as needed
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for learners
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times
• Contribute to the wider school or alternative provision community

What We’re Looking For

To be considered, candidates must have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)
• Previous experience teaching ALN learners
• Strong classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Experience in ALN schools or alternative provision
• Creativity and adaptability in lesson planning
• A reflective and flexible approach to meeting learners’ needs

Recruitment & Safeguarding Information

All applications will be managed by Elementa Support Services as the recruitment partner for this client. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full pre-screen to assess their suitability for the role.

Any appointment will be subject to:

• A successful interview process
• Satisfactory references
• Safeguarding & Prevent training
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate categories
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service)
• Successful completion of a 12-week / 60 paid day employment trial period

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu
• PAYE contract – unless requested otherwise, providing full employment protections
• Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
• Dedicated candidate manager providing regular welfare contact and ongoing support
• Fair pay policy – paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing prior to placement
• Additional staff support services – access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more

This Role Is Not Suitable For Applicants:

• Not currently based within the UK
• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• Without relevant ALN teaching experience

Interested?

Click Apply Now or contact us via phone or email for more information.

Please apply with your full, up-to-date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.