Further Education ALN Teaching Assistants

Aspire People; Caerleon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-Up Bonus

Immediate starts

Competitive hourly pay

CPD & safeguarding training

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting ALN Teaching Assistants to support learners across Cardiff and South Wales, delivering 1:1 and small-group assistance in Further Education settings.

You’ll work with lecturers and support teams to help learners access courses, develop independence and life skills, using positive behaviour strategies. EWC registration is required or willing to obtain; FE/post-16 experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with ALN/SEN/SEMH is desirable.
• EWC registration is required.
• FE, college or Post-16 experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support ALN learners on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assist lecturers to enable access to academic, vocational and practical courses.
• Help learners develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Apply positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.
• Build professional relationships and adapt approaches to individual needs.

Skills

ALN/SEN support

1:1 & small group support

Positive behaviour support

Education

EWC registration required

FE/Post-16 experience desirable

Job description

Further Education ALN Teaching Assistants - Cardiff

• Cardiff
• £16.11-£25 per hour
• £100 Sign-Up Bonus after 20 days worked
• Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
• Immediate & ASAP Starts Available

The Role

Are you passionate about supporting learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and looking for your next opportunity within Further Education?

Aspire People are recruiting ALN Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants to work across Further Education colleges and Post-16 provisions throughout Cardiff and South Wales.

You’ll support learners to access their education, develop independence and build confidence, working alongside lecturers and wider support teams across academic, vocational and practical programmes.

About You & The Role

• Support learners with ALN, SEN, SEMH and complex needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Work alongside Lecturers to help learners access academic, vocational and practical courses
• Support learners to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills
• Use positive behaviour support and appropriate de-escalation strategies
• Build positive and professional relationships with learners
• Adapt your approach to meet individual learning and support needs
• Previous experience in education, youth work, care, support work or a similar setting is desirable
• FE, college, Post-16 or school experience is desirable
• EWC registration, or willingness to obtain, is required

Areas We Recruit For

• ALN / SEN Learning Support
• Learning Support Assistants
• Skills Coaches & Learning Support Roles
• Independent Living Skills
• Functional Skills - English, Maths & ICT
• Vocational Learning - Construction, Engineering, Hair & Beauty, Catering and more

Why Join Aspire People?

• £100 Sign-Up Bonus after completing 20 days of work
• Immediate and ongoing opportunities across South Wales
• £16.11-£25 per hour
• Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Dedicated consultant support from specialists in education
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Refer a friend and earn up to £250

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