Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

PAYE payroll

No hidden charges

Dedicated consultant support

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

Free CPD training

My-Progression

Referral bonus

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Pontypridd is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils aged 4–19 in specialist ALN and SEND settings. The role focuses on enabling learners to access activities and reach their potential in a safe, calm environment, with 1:1 or small-group support and close collaboration with teachers, therapists and support staff.

You should have experience in SEND, care or youth work, a patient and nurturing approach, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Experience in SEND schools, care work, support work, or youth work.
• A patient, nurturing and calm approach.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A 5-year employment history with any gaps explained.
• Two years of references, including one from education or care.
• Enhanced DBS check (and overseas police checks if needed).

Responsibilities

• 1:1 or small group support.
• Communication using visuals, symbols or assistive communication tools.
• Personal care and mobility if required.
• Sensory activities and sensory regulation.
• Learning, play and life skills.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Creating a calm, predictable and structured environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Care/youth work

Patient & calm

English proficiency

Right to work UK

5-year history

Two references

DBS checked

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £85 to £92 a day Hours: Full-time Location: CF37 1BA Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary

Summary

We are looking for kind, patient and caring Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 4–19 in specialist ALN and SEND schools in Pontypridd. These pupils may have severe autism, PMLD, communication needs, and physical or sensory needs.

This role is ideal for people who have experience in care, support work, youth work, SEND education, or health and social care.

About the Role – Supporting Complex Needs

As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you will help pupils access learning and daily activities in a safe, calm and supportive environment.

You may support pupils with:

• Severe
• Autism
• Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
• Complex communication needs (non‑verbal pupils)
• Sensory processing needs
• Physical or medical needs

Your daily responsibilities may include:

• 1:1 or small group support
• communication using visuals, symbols or assistive communication tools
• personal care and mobility if required
• sensory activities and sensory regulation
• learning, play and life skills
• working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff
• creating a calm, predictable and structured environment

Essential Requirements

• At least 6 months’ experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Experience in SEND schools, care work, support work, or youth work
• A patient, nurturing and calm approach
• Strong spoken and written English
• The right to work in the UK
• A 5-year employment history with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including one from education or care
• Enhanced DBS check (and overseas police checks if needed)

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• PAYE payroll –
• no hidden charges
• Dedicated consultant support
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Free CPD training through
• My-Progression
• £100 referral bonus when you recommend a friend (T&Cs apply)

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.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.