Job Title: ASD Teaching Assistant Location: Newport Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £92 - £95 per day Do you have experience supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Are you passionate about helping pupils develop their independence through sensory learning and essential life skills? Are you a patient, adaptable and enthusiastic ASD Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a specialist ALN school? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist ALN school based in Newport, supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and additional learning needs. The school focuses on providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, helping pupils develop their communication, confidence and independence through sensory learning and practical life skills. The school is looking to appoint a dedicated ASD Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term supply basis, starting immediately. The successful ASD Teaching Assistant will work with pupils across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, supporting individual learning needs, delivering sensory-based activities and helping pupils develop essential independent living skills. The successful ASD Teaching Assistant will have: A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or training in Additional Learning Needs / ALN (desirable) Experience supporting children or young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder / ASD Experience working within a specialist ALN setting or supporting pupils with additional learning needs An understanding of sensory learning approaches and the development of independent living skills Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to individual pupils' needs A patient, caring and resilient approach with a genuine passion for supporting 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 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 ASD Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL: CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) 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