Further Education ALN Teaching Assistants

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-up bonus

Immediate starts

Flexible hours

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting ALN Teaching Assistants to support learners across Further Education colleges in Cardiff. The role offers £16.11–£25 per hour with a £100 sign-up bonus after 20 days worked, and immediate and ongoing opportunities across South Wales.

You will assist learners with ALN, SEN and SEMH on 1:1 and small-group bases, collaborating with lecturers to enable access to academic, vocational and practical courses and to develop independence and essential life skills.

Qualifications

• Support learners with ALN, SEN, SEMH and complex needs on 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Work alongside lecturers to help learners access academic, vocational and practical courses.
• Develop confidence, independence and essential life skills in learners.
• Use positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.
• Build professional relationships with learners and adapt approach to needs.

Responsibilities

• Support learners to access education, develop independence and confidence.
• Collaborate with lecturers to enable access to academic and practical programmes.
• Apply behaviour support and de-escalation techniques as needed.

Skills

ALN/SEN support

1:1 & small-group

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Education

EWC registration

Job description

Further Education ALN Teaching Assistants

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 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