FE​/College ALN Teaching Assistant

FE/College ALN Teaching Assistants Needed Across South Wales

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.

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

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

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 with in FE, post-16 or school settings is advantageous
Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) is required (or willingness to obtain)

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

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.