Learning Support Assistant (Behaviour)

Do you have experience supporting secondary-aged pupils with Additional Learning Needs / ALN? Are you confident supporting young people with Autism / ASD and Emotional Behavioural Difficulties / EBD? Are you a resilient…

Pay rate £90/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 22 September 2026

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About this job

Do you have experience supporting secondary-aged pupils with Additional Learning Needs / ALN?

Are you confident supporting young people with Autism / ASD and Emotional Behavioural Difficulties / EBD?

Are you a resilient and adaptable LSA who can build positive relationships with pupils?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary-aged Pupil Referral Unit / PRU based in Caerphilly. The provision supports pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs / ALN, including ASD and EBD, providing additional support to help young people engage positively with their education.

The PRU is looking to take on an LSA on a full-time, temporary basis from ASAP until Christmas. The successful LSA will support secondary-aged pupils with ASD and EBD, helping them to engage with learning, manage their behaviour and develop positive relationships within the provision.

The successful LSA will have:

Experience working with children or young people with Additional Learning Needs / ALN
Experience supporting pupils with ASD, EBD and/or challenging behaviour
Experience working with secondary-aged pupils is desirable
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
A resilient and patient approach
Adaptability and a ‘can-do’ attitude
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 LSA position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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

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