Full Time Learning Support Assistant - Rhondda Cynon Taf

Rhondda Cynon Taf; Tonyrefail; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and training courses

Career progression opportunities

Weekly pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Tonyrefail is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school. You will support students aged 11-16, work with teachers to foster a positive learning environment, and provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support.

This role offers valuable experience in education, youth work, care, coaching, or support roles. Applicants should be caring, patient, proactive, and able to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) – support available if required.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Two professional references covering the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 11-16 throughout the school day.
• Work alongside teachers to create a positive learning environment.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils who need extra guidance.
• Assist students with additional learning needs, including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH.
• Encourage confidence, engagement, and positive behaviour in lessons.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Proactive

Motivating

Job description

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students aged 11-16 throughout the school day
• Work alongside teachers to create a positive learning environment
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils who need extra guidance
• Assist students with additional learning needs, including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH
• Encourage confidence, engagement, and positive behaviour in lessons

Are you passionate about helping young people reach their potential? A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Tonyrefail is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis for the upcoming academic year.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in education, youth work, care, coaching, or support roles while making a real difference to pupils' lives.

• Have a caring, patient, and proactive approach
• Enjoy supporting and motivating young people
• Have experience in care, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, customer service, or similar roles
• Are considering a future career in education or child support services
• Can build positive relationships with students and staff

Requirements

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) (support available if required)
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Two professional references covering the last two years

• £92.63 per day, paid weekly
• Access to free and discounted CPD and training courses
• Valuable experience within a supportive secondary school setting
• Opportunities for future long-term and permanent positions

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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