ASD Teaching Assistant – Inspire & Support Pupils

TeacherActive Limited.; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is recruiting an ASD Teaching Assistant for a specialist ALN school in Caerphilly. This full-time, temporary long-term role supports pupils aged 3 to 19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ALN.

The successful candidate will manage challenging behaviour, collaborate with teaching staff, and foster trusting relationships to promote confidence, independence, and social skills. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism / ASD and additional learning needs in the classroom.
• Work closely with teaching staff to encourage engagement and positive behaviour.
• Help build trusting relationships with pupils to support independence and confidence.

Skills

Teaching assistant skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Friendly personality

Patience & resilience

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

TeacherActive Limited is recruiting an ASD Teaching Assistant for a specialist ALN school in Caerphilly. This full-time, temporary long-term role supports pupils aged 3 to 19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ALN.

The successful candidate will manage challenging behaviour, collaborate with teaching staff, and foster trusting relationships to promote confidence, independence, and social skills. Immediate start available.