Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (ASD Support)
Location: Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Working Hours: Monday – Friday
Salary: £14.25 per hour

About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) within a primary school in Treorchy. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity offering consistency and the chance to make a meaningful difference in a child’s educational and emotional development.

The successful candidate will work closely alongside the class teacher to create and maintain a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment tailored to the pupil’s individual needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support for a pupil with ASD
• Support the pupil’s emotional regulation and engagement with learning
• Implement strategies to manage behaviour linked to trauma and additional needs
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and wider school staff
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and predictable environment
• Monitor and report on the pupil’s progress and wellbeing

Essential Requirements:

• Experience working with children with ASD
• Proven experience supporting children affected by trauma
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or prior experience working with children with ALN
• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Ability to build trusting, positive relationships with pupils
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Desirable:

• Experience in a primary school setting
• Training in trauma-informed practice or de-escalation techniques

What We Offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a genuine impact on a child’s life