ALN Specialist Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Long-term opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking experienced ALN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition in a Cardiff specialist provision.

Role involves delivering tailored interventions, supporting learning and personal development, and working with teachers and therapists in a calm, supportive environment. Competitive pay from £16.11 per hour, immediate start, and opportunities for long-term roles.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with ASC.
• ALN/special school or SNRB experience preferred.
• TA qualification or relevant health/social care/psychology degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASC and learning needs.
• Deliver tailored interventions and structured activities.
• Use visual supports and routines to promote engagement.
• Support emotional regulation and social development.
• Encourage independence and positive relationships.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Create a calm, nurturing learning environment.

Skills

ASC experience

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Education

TA qualification (Level 2/3)

Health & Social Care qualification

Psychology degree

Job description

Experienced ALN, Autism & Complex Needs Teaching Assistants Needed in Cardiff | Immediate Start

£16.11+ per hour

Are you passionate about supporting autistic learners and young people with additional learning needs?

Aspire People are currently working with a highly supportive secondary school in Cardiff that is seeking experienced ALN Teaching Assistants to support pupils within a specialist Autism SNRB (Specialist Resource Base).

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in special schools, autism provisions, SNRBs, residential care, support work, psychology, health and social care, or ALN education who are looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

The Role

You will work closely with a small group of pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated additional learning needs, supporting both their academic progress and personal development.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils with autism, communication difficulties and sensory needs


• Delivering tailored interventions and structured learning activities


• Using visual supports, routines and communication strategies to promote engagement


• Supporting emotional regulation and social development


• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships


• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and wider support staff


• Creating a calm, consistent and nurturing learning environment

We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)


• Previous experience within an ALN school, special school, SNRB, care setting, support role or similar environment


• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, Health & Social Care qualification, Psychology degree or other relevant qualification


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills


• Patience, empathy and resilience


• An understanding of sensory needs and neurodiversity


• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting learners

Desirable Skills

• Team Teach, MAPA, PRICE or other positive behaviour support training


• Experience using PECS, visual timetables, social stories or AAC strategies


• Knowledge of ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, or complex learning difficulties


• Experience supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing

What You'll Get

• Competitive pay from £16.11+ per hour


• Immediate start opportunities


• Long-term and permanent opportunities available


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant


• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's educational journeys

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.