Learning Support Assistant (ASD) at Aberdare Community School

Educators; Aberdare; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A Learning Support Assistant (ASD) role at Aberdare Community School is available. The position involves supporting pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, assisting the class teacher with individual programmes, and helping pupils in the base and in mainstream classrooms.

Start date is As Soon As Possible. The post is term-time, 32.5 hours per week, permanent, with a Grade 6 salary of £29,071 x 77.15% plus a SEN/Special Class allowance. Applications close 30 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Team-player with ability to engage in whole-school life.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Team player

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (ASD) at Aberdare Community School

Salary: Grade 6 £29,071 x 77.15% pus SEN Allowance

Learning Support Assistant (ASD) at Aberdare Community School

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, permanent

Salary Scale: Grade 6 £29,071 x 77.15% plus Special Class Allowance

Start date: As soon as possible

A 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

[e-mail]

The closing date for applications is 30 th 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 your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.