Secondary School Teaching Assistant

Hoop Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate starts

Long-term opportunities

Free CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

£100 Refer-a-Friend bonus

PAYE – no umbrella companies

Job summary

Hoop Education is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with ALN and challenging behaviour in secondary schools across Carmarthenshire. The role requires patience, resilience and confidence to provide consistent support to young people with emotional, behavioural and learning needs.

Roles offer 5 days a week, immediate starts and long-term opportunities. Weekly pay via PAYE, with CPD and training opportunities and dedicated consultant support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting pupils with ALN and/or challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Patience, calmness and resilience in challenging situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Welsh-speaking skills are desirable.
• EWC registration or willingness to register for teaching support role.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support.
• Support pupils with ALN and challenging behaviour.
• Help pupils manage emotions and regulate behaviour.
• Encourage participation in lessons and build pupil confidence.
• Develop positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support teachers to maintain a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.

Skills

Experience with children

ALN support

Patient and calm

Strong communication

Welsh-speaking (desirable)

EWC registration or willing to apply

Job description

Hoop Education is recruiting dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and challenging behaviour in secondary schools across Carmarthenshire . We’re looking for patient, resilient and confident individuals who can provide consistent support to young people with additional emotional, behavioural and learning needs.

Why Join Hoop Education?

• £92.56 per day
• Weekly pay
• Immediate starts available
• 5 days a week
• Long-term opportunities
• PAYE – no umbrella companies
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• £100 Refer-a-Friend bonus

What the Role Involves

• Providing 1:1, small-group and classroom support
• Supporting pupils with ALN and challenging behaviour
• Helping pupils manage their emotions and regulate their behaviour
• Encouraging participation in lessons and building confidence
• Developing positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting teachers to maintain a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment
• Managing challenging situations calmly and professionally

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting pupils with ALN and/or challenging behaviour is highly desirable
• A patient, calm and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Availability 5 days a week and able to start immediately
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• EWC registration, or willingness to register
• Welsh-speaking skills are highly desirable
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable