ALN Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Treharris; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100 Sign-Up Bonus

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking a dedicated ALN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The role supports Year 1/2 pupils with ALN/SEN, delivering targeted interventions and maintaining consistent classroom support throughout the academic year.

You will work closely with the ALN department and teachers, providing nurturing, reliable support while monitoring pupil progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with ALN/SEN in a primary school setting.
• Knowledge of interventions such as Bucket Time and Sensory Circuits.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, nurturing and proactive approach.
• Reliable, with good attendance and commitment to long-term support.
• Passion for helping children reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Providing in-class support for pupils with ALN and behavioural needs.
• Working with ALN department, class teacher and support staff.
• Delivering structured interventions, including Bucket Time and Sensory Circuits.
• Supporting pupils to regulate emotions and access learning.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils build confidence and independence.
• Monitoring progress and adapting support to meet individual needs.
• Providing consistent and reliable support to ensure stability for learners throughout the academic year.

Skills

ALN/SEN support

Tools

Bucket Time

Sensory Circuits

Job description

Primary ALN Teaching Assistant - Year 1/2 wanted in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Immediate Start Full Academic Year

£100 Sign-Up Bonus After 20 Days Worked

Are you an experienced and nurturing Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity within a supportive Primary School?

Do you have experience supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including behavioural needs, and thrive on providing the consistency and structure that young learners need to succeed?

Aspire People are recruiting a dedicated ALN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Rhondda Cynon Taf. This is a full-time, long-term position supporting pupils within the Year 1/2 phase, starting ASAP and continuing for the full academic year.

Why Join Aspire People?

• £100 Sign-Up Bonus after completing 20 days of work
• Long-term, full academic year opportunity
• Immediate interview and start available
• Dedicated support from specialist education consultants
• Free CPD, safeguarding and professional development training
• Refer a friend and earn up to £250
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils with ALN

About the Role

As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with Individual Development Plans (IDPs) both within the classroom and through targeted intervention work.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing in-class support for pupils with ALN and additional behavioural needs
• Working closely with the ALN department, class teacher and wider support staff
• Delivering structured interventions, including Bucket Time and Sensory Circuits
• Supporting pupils to regulate emotions, develop social skills and access learning successfully
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils build confidence and independence
• Monitoring progress and adapting support strategies to meet individual needs
• Providing consistent and reliable support to ensure stability for learners throughout the academic year

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience supporting children with ALN/SEN in a primary school setting
• Knowledge of interventions such as Bucket Time, Sensory Circuits, or similar therapeutic approaches
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach
• Excellent reliability, attendance and commitment to long-term support
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve their full potential

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.