Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (ASD Support)
Location: Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Working Hours: Monday – Friday
Salary: £14.25 per hour

About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) within a primary school in Treorchy. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity offering consistency and the chance to make a meaningful difference in a child’s educational and emotional development.

The successful candidate will work closely alongside the class teacher to create and maintain a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment tailored to the pupil’s individual needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support for a pupil with ASD
• Support the pupil’s emotional regulation and engagement with learning
• Implement strategies to manage behaviour linked to trauma and additional needs
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and wider school staff
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and predictable environment
• Monitor and report on the pupil’s progress and wellbeing

Essential Requirements:

• Experience working with children with ASD
• Proven experience supporting children affected by trauma
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or prior experience working with children with ALN
• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Ability to build trusting, positive relationships with pupils
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Desirable:

• Experience in a primary school setting
• Training in trauma-informed practice or de-escalation techniques

What We Offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a genuine impact on a child’s life

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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