Description:Teacher of Learning Support Class (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) based at Porth Community SchoolMaternity coverMPS plus ALN AllowanceStart date: 3rd November 2025Rhondda Cynon Taf Access and Inclusion Service wish to appoint an appropriately qualified and experienced teacher for the Learning Support Class for pupils with autistic spectrum disorder based at Porth Community Primary School.This is an exciting opportunity to work with pupils with autistic spectrum disorder within the context of a mainstream school. The class will support approximately 8 students from Reception to Year 2 and will be staffed by a teacher and two Learning Support Assistants.Ideally, successful applicants will have experience of working with pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, and will have undertaken relevant specialist professional development. A successful candidate without specialist training will be expected to complete appropriate specialist training.Closing date for applications: 12th September 2025Application forms, and further details, including a job description and person specification for the role may be obtained from the Council's Recruitment website.PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AND COUNCIL.IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.Safeguarding Statement:Porth County Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
