Senior ALN Teaching Assistant — Complex Needs & ASD Support

TeacherActive Ltd; Penarth; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultants 24/7 onboarding

CPD courses and certificates via My-CP

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme: up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is working with a specialist ALN school in Penarth to recruit a Behaviour / Complex Needs Teaching Assistant. The role is full-time and temporary, with an immediate start, supporting KS2 and KS3 pupils with ASD and SEMH.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, help manage challenging behaviour, and apply positive behaviour strategies alongside teaching staff to foster a safe, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or training in ALN, desirable but not essential.
• Experience supporting children or young people with ASD, SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• An understanding of positive behaviour management strategies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting pupils with complex needs.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Assist with managing challenging behaviour and implement positive strategies.
• Work closely with teaching staff to create a safe, supportive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Positive behaviour management

Relationship building

Patient, resilient, adaptable

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or ALN training

Job description

TeacherActive Ltd is working with a specialist ALN school in Penarth to recruit a Behaviour / Complex Needs Teaching Assistant. The role is full-time and temporary, with an immediate start, supporting KS2 and KS3 pupils with ASD and SEMH.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, help manage challenging behaviour, and apply positive behaviour strategies alongside teaching staff to foster a safe, supportive learning environment.