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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.
EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 02920 099995
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.
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