Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a ALN school in Cardiff, supporting with their recruitment for a ALN Learning Support Assistant / LSA. The setting is centred on pupil’s development, as well as an intrinsic desire to make progress both academically and with their own emotional, social and behavioural skills.

We are looking for kind, patient and caring Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 4–19 in specialist ALN and SEND schools in Cardiff. These pupils may have severe autism, PMLD, communication needs, and physical or sensory needs.

This role is ideal for people who have experience in care, support work, youth work, SEND education, or health and social care.

As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you will help pupils access learning and daily activities in a safe, calm and supportive environment.

You may support pupils with:

• Severe Autism
• Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
• Complex communication needs (non-verbal pupils)
• Sensory processing needs
• Physical or medical needs

Your daily responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support
• Supporting communication using visuals, symbols or assistive communication tools
• Helping pupils with personal care and mobility if required
• Supporting sensory activities and sensory regulation
• Helping pupils take part in learning, play and life skills
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff
• Creating a calm, predictable and structured environment

Essential Requirements

To apply for this ALN Teaching Assistant role, you must have:

• At least 6 months’ experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Experience in SEND schools, care work, support work, or youth work
• A patient, nurturing and calm approach
• Strong spoken and written English
• The right to work in the UK
• A 5-year employment history with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including one from education or care
• An Enhanced DBS check (and overseas police checks if needed)

Why Work With Us?

We offer great benefits for SEND and ALN support staff:

• Competitive daily pay rates
• PAYE payroll – no hidden charges
• Dedicated consultant support
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Free CPD training through My-Progression
• £100 referral bonus when you recommend a friend (T&Cs apply)

Apply Now

If you want to support children with complex needs and make a real difference every day, click APPLY NOW.

We will contact you to discuss suitable ALN Teaching Assistant and SEND support roles in Cardiff.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



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