Job Title: ASD Teaching Assistant
Location: Caerphilly
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £92 - £95 per day

Are you an enthusiastic ASD Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people with additional learning needs?

Do you have experience managing challenging behaviour and building positive relationships with pupils?

Are you a bubbly, outgoing and approachable individual who can make a real difference in the classroom?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist ALN school based in Caerphilly, supporting children and young people aged 3 to 19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder / ASD and additional learning needs. The school provides a supportive learning environment focused on helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated ASD Teaching Assistant on a full-time, temporary long-term basis through TeacherActive, with an immediate start available. The successful ASD Teaching Assistant will support pupils with autism / ASD and challenging behaviour, working closely with teaching staff to encourage positive engagement, manage behaviour effectively and build trusting relationships with pupils.

The successful ASD Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience is desirable

• Experience supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder / ASD and additional learning needs / ALN

• Experience managing challenging behaviour and implementing positive behaviour strategies

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• A bubbly, outgoing and approachable personality with a positive attitude

• Patience, resilience and the ability to adapt to individual pupils'' needs

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 an enthusiastic ASD Teaching Assistant interested in this 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.

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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.