ALN Teaching Assistant

Introduction
Suppleo Education is an award-winning education recruitment agency who believe in building relationships on understanding and respect. We pride ourselves on providing an unparalleled quality of service to not only our schools, but our teachers and support staff at all levels across Wales and England.

Job Description

An established independent ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition) school located just outside Taunton is seeking a committed and professional 1:1 Nurture Teaching Assistants to join the team from September. This role involves providing consistent, individualised support to a pupil with additional social, emotional, and communication needs, ensuring they are able to access learning in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• 1:1 pupil support — delivering tailored nurture‑based assistance to promote engagement and emotional regulation

• Classroom support — assisting the class teacher with differentiated learning activities

• Behavioural support — implementing consistent, calm strategies in line with the school’s therapeutic approach

• Progress monitoring — contributing to observations and supporting individual learning plans

• Team collaboration — working closely with teachers, therapists, and senior staff to ensure cohesive support

Person Specification

The school welcomes applicants with experience in ASC, SEN, care, youth work, or education. However, they are equally interested in candidates with strong transferable skills and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.

Essential qualities include:

• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

• Reliability, professionalism, and a willingness to be fully involved in school life

• Adaptability and a proactive attitude

• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Full training and ongoing professional support will be provided.

Why Join This School

This independent ASC provision offers a highly supportive, therapeutic environment where staff are valued and encouraged to develop their skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping a young person build confidence, independence, and positive learning experiences.