Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to work in a secondary school in Bridgend. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and managing challenging behaviour. The role involves providing 1:1 support and assisting teachers in a structured learning environment. Candidates should display strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding. This position requires a dedicated and patient approach towards pupils' emotional and academic growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is essential.
• Confidence in supporting challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ALN including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and behavioural needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small group classroom support.
• Assist teachers in delivering differentiated lessons.
• Record and report pupil progress and behaviour when required.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Confidence supporting challenging behaviour

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Calm, patient, and resilient approach

Job description

Location: Bridgend, Wales
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Job Type: Full-time, Term-time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £89.38 minimum (National Living Wage)

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant to work in a secondary school in Bridgend. This role is ideal for candidates with experience supporting students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and challenging behaviour.

You will support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis, helping them to access learning, regulate behaviour, and develop confidence in a structured secondary school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and behavioural needs
• Provide 1:1 and small group classroom support
• Manage and support challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies
• Assist teachers in delivering differentiated lessons
• Support pupils' emotional, social, and academic development
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Follow and contribute to Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Support pupils during transitions, break times, and interventions
• Record and report pupil progress and behaviour when required

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people
• Confidence supporting challenging behaviour
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection
• Experience supporting ALN / SEN pupils
• Previous work in a secondary school