Teacher of Learning Support Class 0.4FTE - Porth Community School

Educators; Porth; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Rhondda Cynon Taf Access and Inclusion Service seeks a qualified teacher to lead a Learning Support Class (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) at Porth Community School. The role is 0.4FTE, permanently based in a mainstream setting with ALN support and a small team of LSAs.

The successful candidate will have ASD experience, undertake specialist development, and contribute to safeguarding and inclusive practice within the school and wider council services.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
• Requires specialist professional development; willing to undertake training if needed.
• Ability to work as part of a small team with LSAs in a mainstream school.

Responsibilities

• Support approximately 8 pupils from Reception to Year 2.
• Work in a mainstream school with one teacher and two Learning Support Assistants.
• Based at Porth Community School and contribute to ALN provision.

Skills

Experience with ASD

Pupil support

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Teacher of Learning Support Class 0.4FTE - Porth Community School

Salary: Teachers Payscale + ALN Allowance

Teacher of Learning Support Class 0.4FTE - Porth Community School

Teacher of Learning Support Class (Autistic Spectrum Disorder)

based at Porth Community School

Teachers Pay Scale plus ALN Allowance

0.4FTE (Monday and Tuesday), permanent

Start date: as soon as possible

Rhondda Cynon Taf Access and Inclusion Service wish to appoint an appropriately qualified and experienced teacher for the Learning Support Class for pupils with autistic spectrum disorder based at Porth Community Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with pupils with autistic spectrum disorder within the context of a mainstream school. The class will support approximately 8 students from Reception to Year 2 and will be staffed by a teacher and two Learning Support Assistants.

Ideally, successful applicants will have experience of working with pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, and will have undertaken relevant specialist professional development. A successful candidate without specialist training will be expected to complete appropriate specialist training.

For further information please contact Rachel Williams at [e-mail] or call 01443 744333

Closing date for applications: 25 th October 2026, 12 midnight

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE 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 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.