Specialist ALN Teacher

Specialist ALN Teacher

📍 Cardiff and surrounding areas 💷 Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience 🕒 Full-time and part-time opportunities 📅 January 2027 start

Aspire People are recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic ALN Teacher for opportunities across Cardiff and the surrounding areas, starting in January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and associated learning differences.

We are looking for someone who can adapt their teaching approach, create an inclusive learning environment and help pupils develop their confidence, independence and academic abilities.

The Role

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs
• Support pupils with dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and other associated learning differences
• Adapt teaching methods, resources and activities to suit different abilities
• Create a structured, inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt learning activities accordingly
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other professionals

Who We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience working with pupils with ALN or in a specialist education setting
• Understanding of specific learning differences, including dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia
• Ability to differentiate lessons and adapt teaching approaches
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A patient, flexible and inclusive approach to teaching

Both experienced ALN practitioners and mainstream teachers with relevant experience or a genuine interest in specialist education are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Aspire People?

• January 2027 start, giving you time to plan ahead
• Opportunities across Cardiff and surrounding areas
• Competitive rates of pay
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in Wales, or willingness to register
• Two professional references covering the last two years

Apply Today

If you're a qualified teacher with experience or an interest in supporting pupils with additional learning needs, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch to discuss ALN teaching opportunities from January 2027.

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