SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism Resource Base - RCT

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Tonypandy; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD courses

Refer a Friend £50

Long-term placements

Permanent positions possible

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Autism Resource Base in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT). You will support children with Autism, including non-verbal and pre-verbal pupils, helping them access learning and develop communication skills in a nurturing environment.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, sensory activities, and collaboration with teachers to promote learning, behaviour, and independence. DBS checks and safeguarding are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with Autism and additional learning needs (desirable).
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach.
• Confident supporting pupils with a range of communication needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with Autism on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Communicating with non-verbal and pre-verbal children using various strategies.
• Assisting with sensory activities tailored to individual needs.
• Supporting pupils with physical tasks and life-skills sessions.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, social development and independence.
• Collaborating with teachers, SEN staff and external professionals to achieve outcomes.

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism Resource Base - RCT

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)
Pay: £92.63 per day
Contract: Full-Time/Part Time. 8:30am - 3:30am.

Teaching Personnel are seeking a caring, resilient, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Autism Resource Base within a supportive primary school in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

This rewarding role involves supporting children with Autism, including pupils who are non-verbal and pre-verbal, helping them access learning, develop communication skills, and achieve their individual targets in a nurturing and supportive environment.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with Autism on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Communicating effectively with non-verbal and pre-verbal children using a range of communication strategies.
• Assisting with sensory activities tailored to individual needs.
• Supporting pupils with physical tasks and life-skills sessions.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, social development skills, and independence.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.

Who You Are

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with Autism and additional learning needs (desirable).
• Is patient, empathetic, and adaptable in their approach.
• Are confident supporting pupils with a range of communication needs.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff members, and families.
• Is passionate about making a genuine difference to children's lives.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay of £92.63 per day.
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions.
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Access to free CPD courses, including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, Team Teach, and many more to support your professional development.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £50 when you refer someone who works through Teaching Personnel.
• Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent positions.

Important Information

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to the appropriate vetting process, including an Enhanced DBS check, professional references, and relevant compliance checks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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