Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional learning needs?

Do you have the resilience, patience and confidence to work with pupils displaying challenging behaviours?

Are you looking for a rewarding full-time Learning Support Assistant role within a Pupil Referral Unit?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming Pupil Referral Unit in Rhondda Cynon Taf that supports both primary and secondary aged pupils. The provision is committed to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where young people can overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes through tailored support and therapeutic approaches.

The Pupil Referral Unit is looking to appoint a full-time Learning Support Assistant on a temporary basis with an immediate start. The successful Learning Support Assistant will support pupils with a range of additional learning needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Emotional Behavioural Disorders (EBD), helping them to engage positively with learning and develop essential social and emotional skills.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with ALN, particularly ASD, SEMH and EBD
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to behaviour management
• Experience working within education, care or support settings
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• 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

Our 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.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.