Teaching Assistant

September Start | KS2 | Full-Time | £13.75+ per hour

Teaching Personnel are looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in Key Stage 2 at a primary school in Penarth.

The pupil requires additional support with autism, communication and social interaction, and the school is looking for someone who can provide consistency while helping them become more confident and independent.

The role

• Providing 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Helping the pupil access the curriculum
• Supporting communication and interaction with peers
• Using appropriate strategies to encourage engagement
• Helping with transitions between lessons and activities
• Supporting emotional regulation when required
• Encouraging independence rather than creating reliance
• Working closely with the class teacher and ALNCo

You'll be a good fit if you are:

• Experienced working with children with autism or similar ALN
• Patient and consistent
• Confident managing challenging situations
• A strong communicator
• Comfortable adapting your approach to suit an individual pupil

Teaching Personnel benefits:

• £13.75+ per hour, paid weekly through PAYE
• Monday-Friday school hours
• Free CPD and specialist ALN training
• Dedicated consultant support
• DBS and EWC registration support if required
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities

If you have experience supporting pupils with autism and are looking for a new challenge in Penarth, apply today.

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.
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