Specialist Learning Support Assistant (ALN & Complex Needs)

Cardiff and Penarth
08:30 - 15:30 | Monday-Friday | No Weekends
From £14.25 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional learning needs? Do you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of pupils who require specialist support to reach their full potential?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work within highly regarded specialist educational provisions in Cardiff. These settings support children and young people aged 3-19 with a wide range of complex additional learning needs, offering a nurturing, inclusive, and pupil-centred environment where every achievement is celebrated.

About the Role

As a Specialist Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils access education, build independence, develop communication skills, and achieve personal goals.

You will support learners with a range of needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties (SLD/PMLD)
• Complex Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Physical and Medical Needs
• Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties
• Sensory Processing Difficulties
• ADHD
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Challenging behaviours linked to communication difficulties, anxiety, trauma, or unmet needs

No two days are the same. You could be supporting communication through visual aids, helping pupils regulate emotions, assisting with life skills, or adapting learning activities to suit individual needs.

Key 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 ⭐

Why Join This Role?

• Make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people
• Gain valuable experience within specialist education settings
• Work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and support teams
• Develop specialist ALN, Autism, and SEMH knowledge
• Competitive weekly pay
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

Apply Today!

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely transform a child's educational journey, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or send your CV directly to mackensie.kay@teachingpersonnel.com to begin your next role with Teaching Personnel ✨

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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