Learning Support Assistant - ASD

eTeach UK Limited; Tonyrefail; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A Learning Support Assistant is required for Aberdare Community School. The post supports the class teacher with individualised programmes and helps pupils in both base and mainstream classes.

You will work within a caring team to promote learning and wellbeing, including pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. This is a term-time, permanent role with a Grade 6 salary and SEN allowance, starting as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Assist class teacher in implementing individual programmes.
• Support pupils both in the base and mainstream classes.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
• Assist with learning activities and behaviour management as part of the classroom team.

Job description

Salary: Grade 6 £29,071 plus SEN Allowance x 77.15% Learning Support Assistant Key Stage 3 and 4 Learning Support Class for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders Aberdare Community School Term time 32.5 hours, permanentSalary Scale: Grade 6 £29,071 x 77.15% plus Special Class Allowance Start date: As soon as possibleA Learning Support Assistant is required for the above provision. The post will involve assisting the class teacher in the implementation of individual programmes and supporting pupils both in the base and in mainstream classes. If you are passionate about children's learning and wellbeing to help them flourish and succeed; are a values-led individual with high expectations of achievement of yourself and others; have excellent communication and listening skills and are a team-player who is willing to get involved in the full life of the school, then we would love to hear from you. For further information please contact Rachel Williams The closing date for applications is 30th October 2026 PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK. The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network. An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you will be unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.