Specialist Learning Support Assistant - ALN & Complex Needs

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting Specialist Learning Support Assistants to support pupils aged 3-19 with complex additional learning needs in Cardiff and Penarth.

The role involves helping learners access education, develop communication skills, and achieve personal goals in a nurturing, inclusive setting. You will work 08:30–15:30, Monday–Friday, with no weekend work, providing 1:1 and small-group support across the curriculum and collaborating with teachers, therapists and support staff

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, support work, residential childcare, youth work, mental health services, or work with vulnerable children or young people.
• Patience, resilience and compassion are essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are important.
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to different situations.
• Desirable: experience supporting pupils with Autism, ALN, SEMH or complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support.
• Assist pupils in accessing learning across the curriculum.
• Promote communication, engagement and social development.
• Support pupils with personal care where required.
• Use positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies.
• Encourage independence and confidence in daily activities.
• Support sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and wider support staff.
• Maintain accurate records and observations when required.
• Be a positive role model throughout the school day.

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting Specialist Learning Support Assistants to support pupils aged 3-19 with complex additional learning needs in Cardiff and Penarth.

The role involves helping learners access education, develop communication skills, and achieve personal goals in a nurturing, inclusive setting. You will work 08:30–15:30, Monday–Friday, with no weekend work, providing 1:1 and small-group support across the curriculum and collaborating with teachers, therapists and support staff