FE ALN/SEMH Teaching Assistants

Aspire People Limited; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-up bonus

Immediate opportunities

Competitive pay (£16.11–£25)

Flexible hours

Long-term roles

Consultant support

Free CPD & safeguarding training

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is urgently recruiting ALN Teaching Assistants to support Further Education Colleges and post-16 provisions across South Wales.

We offer immediate starts with competitive hourly pay (£16.11–£25) and a £100 sign-up bonus after 20 days. Roles include flexible full-time and part-time opportunities, long-term and permanent options, plus free CPD and safeguarding training.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting ALN/SEN learners is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Familiarity with behaviour management and safeguarding practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support ALN/SEN learners on a 1:1 basis and in small groups within college and post-16 settings.
• Assist lecturers to enable access to academic, vocational, and practical courses.
• Promote independence, confidence and safe learning environments.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

EWC registration

Job description

Further Education ALN Teaching Assistants Needed Now Across South Wales

Immediate & ASAP Starts Available

£16.11 - £25 per hour £100 Sign-Up Bonus After 20 Days Worked

Looking for your next rewarding role in education?

Want to make a genuine difference to learners with Additional Learning Needs while enjoying flexible work and competitive pay?

Aspire People are urgently recruiting ALN Teaching Assistants to support Further Education Colleges and Post-16 provisions across South Wales. With immediate vacancies available, we're looking for caring, proactive individuals who are ready to start as soon as possible and help learners build confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

Why Join Aspire People Today?

• £100 Sign-Up Bonus after completing 20 days of work
• Immediate and ongoing opportunities across South Wales
• Excellent hourly rates of £16.11 - £25 per hour
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
• Long-term and permanent roles available
• Dedicated support from specialist education consultants
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Refer a friend and earn up to £250

About You & The Role

• Support learners with ALN, SEN, SEMH, and complex needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups within college and post-16 settings.
• Work alongside Lecturers to deliver inclusive learning, helping students access academic, vocational, and practical courses while promoting independence and confidence.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
• Bring experience from education, youth work, care, support work, or a similar background, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be patient, adaptable, and resilient. FE, college, post-16, or school experience is desirable, and EWC registration (or willingness to obtain) is required.

Areas We're Recruiting For

• Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Learning Support Assistants
• Skills Coach / Learning Support Roles
• Independent Living Skills Programmes
• Functional Skills (English, Maths & ICT)
• Vocational Learning (Construction, Engineering, Hair & Beauty, Catering and more)

Don't Miss Out

These opportunities are available now, and colleges are actively interviewing for immediate starts. If you're passionate about supporting learners and want to secure a rewarding role quickly, we'd love to hear from you.

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.