ALN Teacher

Aspire People; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Free CPD and safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

Refer a friend £250 bonus

DBS refund

Long-term and ongoing opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People is actively seeking dynamic ALN teachers for a specialist school in Cardiff to support pupils aged 3-19 with autism and complex needs.

The role offers a pathway from experienced ALN or SEN teachers to mainstream teachers seeking specialist education experience, with a strong induction, mentoring and professional development programme. Competitive daily rates and ongoing opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• QTS or relevant teaching qualification required.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, creative and adaptable approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, pupil-centred learning.
• Support pupils with ALN and complex needs.
• Adapt teaching to individual needs and abilities.
• Develop pupils' communication, independence and life skills.
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and support teams.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Monitor progress and contribute to individual learning plans.
• Use strategies to support communication, engagement and behaviour.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the specialist school setting.

Skills

QTS

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Patience

Creativity

Adaptability

Education

QTS or relevant teaching qualification

Job description

ALN Teachers Wanted - Cardiff

Cardiff

Competitive daily rate

Full-Time

November 2026 Start | Ongoing Opportunities

Aspire People are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and innovative Teachers to join a specialist school in Cardiff supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

The school supports pupils aged 3-19 with autism and/or profound and complex needs, providing a highly personalised, pupil-centred learning environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ALN Teacher, Special Educational Needs Teacher or a mainstream teacher looking to develop their career within specialist education.

Previous ALN or special school experience is highly beneficial but not essential.

The school offers a strong induction, mentoring and professional development programme, making this an excellent opportunity for teachers who are passionate about developing their practice.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering high-quality, pupil-centred learning
• Supporting pupils with autism, ALN and complex needs
• Adapting teaching and learning to individual needs and abilities
• Developing pupils' communication, independence and life skills
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants and wider support teams
• Building positive relationships with pupils and their families
• Monitoring progress and contributing to individual learning plans
• Using appropriate strategies to support communication, engagement and behaviour
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the specialist school setting

We're Looking For

• QTS or relevant teaching qualification
• Passion for working with pupils with ALN and additional needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, creative and adaptable approach to teaching
• Commitment to pupil-centred learning
• Experience working with autism, complex needs or within a specialist setting is desirable
• Mainstream teaching experience will also be considered
• EWC registration or willingness to obtain
• Enhanced DBS for Children on the DBS Update Service

Why Join Aspire People?

• Competitive daily rates
• Long-term and ongoing opportunities
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to develop your ALN and specialist education experience
• Access to a wide range of education opportunities across Cardiff and South Wales
• Refer a friend and earn up to £250*
• DBS refund available (within the £100 joining bonus)

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.