ALN Teacher

Cardiff

Competitive daily rate

Full-Time

November 2026 Start | Ongoing Opportunities

Aspire People are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and innovative Teachers to join a specialist school in Cardiff supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

The school supports pupils aged 3-19 with autism and/or profound and complex needs, providing a highly personalised, pupil-centred learning environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ALN Teacher, Special Educational Needs Teacher or a mainstream teacher looking to develop their career within specialist education.

Previous ALN or special school experience is highly beneficial but not essential.

The school offers a strong induction, mentoring and professional development programme, making this an excellent opportunity for teachers who are passionate about developing their practice.

You will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering high-quality, pupil-centred learning
• Supporting pupils with autism, ALN and complex needs
• Adapting teaching and learning to individual needs and abilities
• Developing pupils' communication, independence and life skills
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants and wider support teams
• Building positive relationships with pupils and their families
• Monitoring progress and contributing to individual learning plans
• Using appropriate strategies to support communication, engagement and behaviour
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the specialist school setting

• QTS or relevant teaching qualification
• Passion for working with pupils with ALN and additional needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, creative and adaptable approach to teaching
• Commitment to pupil-centred learning
• Experience working with autism, complex needs or within a specialist setting is desirable
• Mainstream teaching experience will also be considered
• EWC registration or willingness to obtain
• Enhanced DBS for Children on the DBS Update Service

• Competitive daily rates
• Long-term and ongoing opportunities
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to develop your ALN and specialist education experience
• Access to a wide range of education opportunities across Cardiff and South Wales
• Refer a friend and earn up to £250*
• DBS refund available (within the £100 joining bonus)

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.