Secondary Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency is seeking experienced Secondary Teaching Assistants in the Swansea and Neath Port Talbot areas. You will support teachers in the classroom, managing behaviour, delivering instruction, and aiding various activities. This role requires collaboration with pupils to enhance learning and a positive classroom atmosphere. Ideal candidates will hold a degree and be aged over 21. This position offers competitive weekly pay and access to professional development courses.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to CPD skills development package

Wellbeing programme and training

Qualifications

• Aged 21 and over.
• Degree qualification.
• DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one.
• EWC registered.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with behaviour management.
• Provide additional instruction and assist with classroom activities.
• Work closely with pupils to reinforce learning.
• Offer one-on-one support and ensure a positive learning environment.

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistants

Swansea & Neath Port Talbot

£425 per week

To apply, you must show right to work in the UK

About the role

Connex Education is partnering with Secondary schools in the Swansea and Neat Port Talbot areas to recruit experienced Teaching Assistants. You will be supporting the class teacher with behaviour management, providing additional instruction, and assisting with classroom activities. You should be able to work closely with pupils to reinforce learning, offer one-on-one support, and ensuring a positive learning environment.

About the school

The school community is dynamic, diverse, and inclusive. A key strength of the school is its broad curriculum, alongside the dedicated support and expert guidance provided to each pupil, ensuring they follow the most appropriate pathway to a successful future. They believe that with hard work and focus on goals, everyone can achieve their full potential. As a school, they are fully committed to fostering an inspiring and challenging learning environment that offers every child the best opportunities to succeed.

Assignment details

As a secondary teaching assistant, you will be working across KS3 and KS4. You will support teachers in the classroom by assisting with pupil behaviour management, delivering extra instruction, and supporting various classroom activities. You will collaborate with pupils to reinforce learning, offer personalised support, and assist in preparing materials.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our CPD skills development package, comprising over 24 courses.
• Wellbeing programme and fresher training for life in a 21stcentury classroom.

Person Specification

• Aged 21 and over
• Degree qualification
• DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one
• EWC registered

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today.

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is dependent on qualification and experience.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.