Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Aberdare
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £85 - £95 per day

Are you passionate about helping young people reach their full potential?

Do you have experience supporting children or young people within an educational environment?

Are you a committed Learning Support Assistant seeking a rewarding role in a secondary school setting?

TeacherActive is delighted to partner with a mainstream secondary school in Aberdare. This welcoming and inclusive school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to excel academically, socially, and emotionally. Staff collaborate closely to ensure every student receives tailored support to thrive.

The school is seeking a proactive Learning Support Assistant for a long-term position, with the possibility of permanent employment for the right candidate. The successful individual will work alongside teachers and students across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4), providing in-class support, encouraging engagement, and assisting with individual learning needs.

Key qualifications and skills:

• Experience supporting children or young people in an educational setting
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
• A patient, supportive, and adaptable approach
• A genuine passion for supporting young people’s success

What we offer:

• A dedicated team of consultants available around the clock
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and conditions apply
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses and certificates through our ‘My-Progression’ programme
• Competitive and market-leading rates of pay
• Referral scheme – earn up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and conditions apply

All staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring the correct deduction of Income Tax and National Insurance contributions, with no hidden administration fees deducted from your earnings.

If you are interested in this opportunity as a Learning Support Assistant in Aberdare, please click APPLY NOW. We look forward to discussing this exciting role with you.

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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. 

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