Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Wattstown; On-site; GBP 15,682 - 17,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD courses & certificates

Market-leading pay

Referral scheme – up to £100

PAYE payroll

Job summary

TeacherActive in Porth is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position starting in September. You will provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with complex needs and play a key role in aiding learning, emotional wellbeing and daily development with strategies that encourage positive behaviour and engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 TA qualification (or equivalent), experience with Autism/ ASD and challenging behaviour, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with children with Autism / ASD and complex needs.
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour.
• The ability to build positive relationships through a calm and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A caring, patient and adaptable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with complex needs and support learning, emotional wellbeing and daily development using strategies that promote positive behaviour and engagement.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Calm & consistent approach

Caring & adaptable

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Location: Porth

Start Date: September

Salary: £85 - £95 per day

The school is looking to appoint a full‑time Level 2 Teaching Assistant from September on a long‑term basis. The successful TA will provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with complex needs and will play a key role in supporting their learning, emotional wellbeing and daily development, using strategies that promote positive behaviour and engagement.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
• Experience working with children with Autism / ASD and complex needs
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour
• The ability to build positive relationships through a calm and consistent approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A caring, patient and adaptable attitude

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help with onboarding
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My‑Progression channel
• Market‑leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (terms and conditions apply)
• Staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard‑earned cash.

Equal Opportunities

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.