Sensory & Behaviour Specialist ALN Teaching Assistant

Vetro Recruitment; Abersychan; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing professional development

Support from education recruitment

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Sensory Resource Base Teaching Assistant (Behaviour Support) for a specialist ALN setting in Monmouthshire. You will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex sensory and behavioural needs, utilizing positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to foster a safe, structured learning environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with challenging behaviour, a patient and nurturing approach, and an Enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain).
• 3 months experience working with children, ideally within a school, ALN or specialist setting.
• Confidence in using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Experience supporting pupils with sensory needs, autism or complex ALN would be advantageous.
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration, or willingness to register, alongside safeguarding training and required compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ALN, sensory needs and challenging behaviour.
• Implementing positive behaviour management strategies, including de-escalation techniques and emotional regulation support.
• Supporting pupils with complex needs, adapting communication methods and learning activities to individual abilities.
• Creating a calm, safe and structured environment that promotes positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Working closely with teachers, ALN staff and other professionals to implement individual support plans and behaviour strategies.
• Recognising behavioural triggers and responding confidently and appropriately to challenging situations.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

De-escalation techniques

Education

EWC registration

Willing to register with EWC

Job description

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Sensory Resource Base Teaching Assistant (Behaviour Support) for a specialist ALN setting in Monmouthshire. You will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex sensory and behavioural needs, utilizing positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to foster a safe, structured learning environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with challenging behaviour, a patient and nurturing approach, and an Enhanced DBS.