ASD ALN Learning Support Assistant | Secondary School

TeacherActive Limited.; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and career development opportunity

24/7 consultant support

Ongoing placement support

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an ALN Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a secondary setting in Merthyr Tydfil. The role focuses on providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ASD and additional learning needs within a nurturing and structured environment.

The successful candidate will work with ALN staff and teachers to promote independence, social development and engagement in learning, adapting activities to individual pupil needs

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with ASD and additional learning needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ASD
• Supporting pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
• Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs
• Promoting independence, confidence and positive engagement in learning
• Supporting pupils with sensory needs and individual learning strategies
• Working closely with teachers and ALN staff to support individual development plans

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with ASD

Excellent communication skills

Ability to adapt activities

Patience and nurturing approach

Job description

TeacherActive is seeking an ALN Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a secondary setting in Merthyr Tydfil. The role focuses on providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ASD and additional learning needs within a nurturing and structured environment.

The successful candidate will work with ALN staff and teachers to promote independence, social development and engagement in learning, adapting activities to individual pupil needs