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Sen Teaching Assistant

Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf

TeacherActive

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
23 hours ago
Salary
£92 - 95 - Day
Recruiter
TeacherActive
Closes
02 Jan 2027
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Job Title: ASD Teaching Assistant

Location: Pontypridd

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £92 - £95 per day

Are you a passionate ASD Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive difference in the lives of young people with additional learning needs?

Are you a strong-willed, outgoing individual who has the confidence and resilience to support pupils with autism / ASD and challenging behaviour?

Do you have an enthusiastic, proactive approach and the ability to build positive relationships with young people who require additional support?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist provision based in Pontypridd, supporting young people aged 11 to 19 with autism / ASD, additional learning needs (ALN) and challenging behaviour. The provision focuses on providing a supportive and structured learning environment where pupils can develop their confidence, independence and social skills.

The school is looking to appoint a confident and outgoing ASD Teaching Assistant on a full-time, temporary ongoing basis, with an immediate start available. The successful ASD Teaching Assistant will support pupils with their learning, manage challenging behaviour and work closely with teaching staff to provide consistent support, demonstrating a strong-willed, resilient approach while maintaining positive relationships with pupils.

The successful ASD Teaching Assistant will have:

Relevant qualifications in Teaching Assistance, Childcare or ALN are desirable but not essential

Experience supporting children or young people with autism / ASD, ALN or challenging behaviour is desirable

A confident, outgoing and strong-willed personality, with the ability to remain calm and assertive in challenging situations

Strong communication skills and the ability to establish clear boundaries with pupils

A patient, resilient and proactive approach to supporting young people with complex needs

A positive 'can-do' attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this ASD Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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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. xjnqpsq

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

Ad ID: 5419273428

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