ALN Teaching Assistant

Primary ALN Teaching Assistant - Year 1/2 wanted in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Immediate Start | Full Academic Year
£100 Sign-Up Bonus After 20 Days Worked
Are you an experienced and nurturing Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity within a supportive Primary School?
Do you have experience supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including behavioural needs, and thrive on providing the consistency and structure that young learners need to succeed?
Aspire People are recruiting a dedicated ALN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Rhondda Cynon Taf. This is a full-time, long-term position supporting pupils within the Year 1/2 phase, starting ASAP and continuing for the full academic year.
Why Join Aspire People?
* £100 Sign-Up Bonus after completing 20 days of work
* Long-term, full academic year opportunity
* Immediate interview and start available
* Dedicated support from specialist education consultants
* Free CPD, safeguarding and professional development training
* Refer a friend and earn up to £250
* Opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils with ALN
About the Role
As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with Individual Development Plans (IDPs) both within the classroom and through targeted intervention work.
Responsibilities will include:
* Providing in-class support for pupils with ALN and additional behavioural needs
* Working closely with the ALN department, class teacher and wider support staff
* Delivering structured interventions, including Bucket Time and Sensory Circuits
* Supporting pupils to regulate emotions, develop social skills and access learning successfully
* Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils build confidence and independence
* Monitoring progress and adapting support strategies to meet individual needs
* Providing consistent and reliable support to ensure stability for learners throughout the academic year
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Previous experience supporting children with ALN/SEN in a primary school setting
* Knowledge of interventions such as Bucket Time, Sensory Circuits, or similar therapeutic approaches
* Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
* A patient, nurturing and proactive approach
* Excellent reliability, attendance and commitment to long-term support
* A genuine passion for helping children achieve their full potential
Apply Today
The school is looking to appoint the right candidate immediately and is keen to secure someone who can provide the consistency and continuity their learners need throughout the academic year.
If you're an experienced ALN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term role in Rhondda Cynon Taf, apply today to avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity.

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