Secondary Teaching Assistant – Flexible, Rewarding Role

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates of pay.

Weekly pay directly through PAYE.

Access to free online training and CPD

Ongoing support from a dedicated E duc

Opportunities for long-term, short-?rm

Flexible working options available.

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting a dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a welcoming secondary school in Pontypridd. You will work closely with teachers and students to provide academic, behavioural, and emotional support throughout the school day.

The role involves delivering one-to-one and small group interventions, encouraging positive engagement, and helping create a safe, inclusive learning environment that enables pupils to reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience working with children, in school, childcare, youth work, sports coaching or similar.
• Be confident building rapport with secondary-aged pupils (11–16).
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Be patient, enthusiastic, and adaptable.
• Have a positive approach to behaviour management.
• Be committed to supporting students both academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions where required.
• Support pupils who may require additional assistance with their learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and communicate updates to teaching staff.

Skills

Experience working with children

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting a dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a welcoming secondary school in Pontypridd. You will work closely with teachers and students to provide academic, behavioural, and emotional support throughout the school day.

The role involves delivering one-to-one and small group interventions, encouraging positive engagement, and helping create a safe, inclusive learning environment that enables pupils to reach their full potential.