At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with challenging behaviour in their academic and emotional development.
- Company: TeacherActive collaborates with a specialist secondary behavioural school in Aberdare.
- Benefits: Enjoy a Guaranteed Payment Scheme and access to CPD courses for professional development.
- Other info: Immediate start available for a full-time, temporary position.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference every day in a supportive learning environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in PRU, residential care, or similar settings is essential.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 27000 £ per year.
Are you confident supporting young people with challenging behaviour in an educational or care setting? Do you have experience working with children or young people in environments such as a PRU, residential care, youth offending service or social work? Are you looking for a long‑term Learning Support Assistant role where you can make a genuine difference every day?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist secondary aged behavioural school in Aberdare. The school provides a supportive and structured learning environment for pupils who require additional behavioural support, promoting positive relationships, resilience and personal development whilst helping students achieve their full potential.
The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant on a full‑time, temporary basis with an immediate start available. The successful Learning Support Assistant will work closely with students displaying challenging behaviour, supporting both their academic progress and emotional wellbeing. This is a long‑term opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant who can provide consistency and build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
Key Requirements- Experience working with young people with behavioural difficulties
- Experience within a PRU, youth offending service, residential care, social work or similar environment
- Strong behaviour management skills
- The ability to build positive and professional relationships with students
- A resilient, patient and adaptable approach
- A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes
- 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. 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.
Learning Support Assistant (Behaviour) - Aberdare in Abernant employer: TeacherActive
TeacherActive offers a dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 and operates in Aberdare. They provide a supportive onboarding process and are committed to safeguarding across all placements.
