FE/College ALN Teaching Assistant
Aspire People
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £16.11 - £25 per hour (depending on experience and responsibilities)
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or support professional looking to work within Further Education?
Do you have a passion for supporting learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) to achieve their full potential?
Aspire People are working in partnership with Further Education providers across South Wales to recruit dedicated and compassionate ALN Teaching Assistants. This is a rewarding opportunity to support post-16 learners in developing independence, confidence, and key life and vocational skills as they progress into further education, training or employment.
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The Role
Working within FE colleges and post-16 provisions, you will:
* Provide 1:1 and small group support to learners with ALN within classroom and workshop environments
* Support the delivery of engaging and inclusive learning alongside Lecturers
* Assist learners in accessing both academic and vocational curricula, including practical sessions
* Promote independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours
* Support learners with a range of additional needs including ASD, SEMH and complex needs
* Use a calm, patient and nurturing approach to behaviour management and de-escalation
* Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff on learner development
* Support with personal care where required (dependent on role)
* Contribute to maintaining a safe, supportive and structured learning environment
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We Are Recruiting Across the Following Areas:
* ALN (Additional Learning Needs) Support
* Independent Living Skills
* Functional Skills (English, Maths, ICT)
* Vocational & Trade-based learning (Construction, Engineering, Hair & Beauty, Catering etc.)
* Skills Coach / Learning Support
* Welsh-Medium provision
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What We're Looking For
* Experience supporting children or young people with SEN/ALN, SEMH or complex needs
* Background in education, care, youth work or similar transferable sectors
* Ability to build strong relationships and engage learners from a range of backgrounds
* Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills
* Patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting learners
* Relevant qualifications in Childcare, Health & Social Care or Education are desirable
* Experience within FE, post-16 or school settings is advantageous
* Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) is required (or willingness to obtain)
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Why Join Through Aspire People?
* Opportunities across leading FE colleges in South Wales
* Competitive hourly rates with flexible working options
* Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities, including safeguarding training
* A dedicated consultant with strong FE and ALN sector knowledge
* Opportunity to progress into long-term or permanent roles
* Generous referral scheme - up to £250
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If you're passionate about making a real difference to learners with additional needs and supporting them to succeed in further education and beyond, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch with Aspire People to discuss opportunities for September.
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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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