Further Education ALN Teaching Assistants

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-Up Bonus

CPD and safeguarding training

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting ALN Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants to work across Further Education colleges in Cardiff and South Wales, supporting learners to access education and build independence alongside lecturers and support teams. You will provide 1:1 and small-group ALN/SEN/SEMH support, apply positive behaviour strategies, and foster confidence.

FE/post-16 experience is desirable; EWC registration is required or willing to obtain; immediate starts are available with

Qualifications

• Experience supporting ALN/SEN/SEMH in education or youth settings.
• FE/post-16 or school experience desirable.
• EWC registration or willingness to obtain is required.

Responsibilities

• Support learners 1:1 and in small groups with ALN/SEN/SEMH needs.
• Work with lecturers to help learners access academic, vocational and practical courses.

Skills

ALN/SEN/SEMH support

1:1 and small-group support

Behaviour de-escalation

Job description

Further Education ALN Teaching Assistants - Cardiff

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £16.11-£25 per hour

Sign-Up Bonus: £100 Sign-Up Bonus after 20 days worked

Working Hours: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Start Dates: 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 & ICTVocational 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