Assistant to the Additional Learning Needs Coordinator

Assistant to the Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (AALNCo) Start date: as soon as possible Ysgol Treffynnon is situated on a modern learning campus, which it shares with a primary school, Ysgol Maes Y Felin. The design of the learning campus is beautiful, unique and innovative, possessing state of the art multifunctional classrooms throughout. We are seeking to appoint a skilled, resilient and highly effective Assistant to the Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (AALNCo) to support the coordination, delivery and evaluation of Additional Learning Needs provision across Ysgol Treffynnon. Working under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher/Additional Learning Needs Coordinator, the successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring that students with Additional Learning Needs receive high quality, well-coordinated support which improves their learning, wellbeing, engagement and independence. The role combines direct work with students with significant responsibility for supporting the systems that underpin effective ALN provision. This will include supporting the identification of need, maintaining accurate records, contributing to Individual Development Plans and review processes, coordinating and delivering interventions, supporting the deployment of ALN teaching assistants and helping staff understand agreed provision, reasonable adjustments and strategies for individual students. The successful candidate will work closely with students, families, teachers, support staff, external agencies and other educational providers. They will be confident communicating with others, highly organised and able to exercise sound professional judgement while recognising that statutory accountability for ALN remains with the ALNCo and senior leaders. We are looking for an experienced HLTA or suitably qualified practitioner with strong experience of working with children and young people with Additional Learning Needs. They will need excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, professional discretion, resilience and a genuine commitment to inclusion. This is a varied and highly rewarding role for someone who combines care for vulnerable young people with accuracy, professionalism and a determination to ensure that every student is supported to achieve their potential. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates and should be made using the Flintshire application form, including the names of two professional referees. Ysgol Treffynnon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must complete our application form to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you should assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references. Closing date for applications: Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 12.00 p.m.