1:1 ASD Support Teaching Assistant – Trauma-Informed Role

TeacherActive Ltd; Treorchy; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with ASD at a primary school in Treorchy. This full-time, long-term role offers consistent day-to-day activities and the chance to contribute to the pupil’s educational and emotional development.

You will work beside the class teacher to create a calm, structured learning environment tailored to the pupil’s needs, with a focus on trauma-informed support and positive relationships.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

ASD experience

Trauma-informed practice

Behaviour management

Communication & teamwork

Calm, patient approach

Education

Level 2/Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with ASD at a primary school in Treorchy. This full-time, long-term role offers consistent day-to-day activities and the chance to contribute to the pupil’s educational and emotional development.

You will work beside the class teacher to create a calm, structured learning environment tailored to the pupil’s needs, with a focus on trauma-informed support and positive relationships.