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Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 14.25 - 14.25 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Ystrad

Expire in: 24 days

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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