We are looking for a skilled Teaching Assistants/Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to join a popular College based in the Merthyr area.

You will be working in their Behaviour unit, so experience dealing with Challenging Behaviours is essential to the role.

The right Teaching Assistant/Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) will be patient, nurturing and kind as well as having a top quality ability to deal with challenges faced in the classroom. As the role is within a Secondary school, the right candidate will have brilliant classroom management but also not be afraid to have fun and get involved with activities!

You will be working closely with pupils with ASD, ADHD, Social Behavioural Disorder as well as more complex needs. This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking for a rewarding and fulfilling role within education.

There are part-time and full-time opportunities available.

Key skills and competencies for the role include:

• A Teaching Assistant/HLTA Qualification and/or 6 months experience working with children;

• ALN experience and experience working with Challenging Behaviour;

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills;

• The ability to work well within a team environment If your skills and competencies do not match the above criteria, we would still love to hear from you as there are various outstanding roles at the moment that may be suitable to you.

As a member of the TeacherActive supply team, you should expect to enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive rate of pay;

• A dedicated team of consultants with an in-depth knowledge of our industry.

• Free career and recruitment advice as well as free CPD training.

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive £100 gift when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply.

All our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you are paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there is no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash. If you are interested in this position, please call Melissa on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

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

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services