Secondary Teaching Assistants - High Demand Across RCT

Teaching Personnel; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency is seeking enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistants in Wales. You will support students in various settings while creating a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates should have experience with young people and a valid Enhanced DBS. This role offers competitive weekly pay and opportunities for professional development. Join now to make a real difference in the classroom.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Free access to CPD-accredited training

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary school students or young people.
• Ability to travel across RCT to support schools as needed.
• Passionate about helping young people thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support students in class, 1:1, or in small groups.
• Help with learning, engagement, and behavior.
• Create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Secondary school experience (preferred) or transferable skills working with young people

Confident and proactive attitude

Education

Valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Registration with the EWC (or willingness to apply)

Job description

Overview

Secondary Teaching Assistants – High Demand Across RCT

Covering Rhondda Cynon Taf (Rhondda, Pontypridd, Tonypandy, Aberdare, Treorchy and surrounding areas). Daily Pay: £89.38. Full-time and part-time opportunities available.

At Teaching Personnel, we are proud to work closely with secondary schools across RCT – and right now, demand for Secondary Teaching Assistants has never been higher. We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable individuals who are ready to step in and make a real difference in the classroom.

• Competitive weekly pay
• Free access to CPD-accredited training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach and more
• A dedicated consultant who knows your local area and will support you every step of the way
• A variety of opportunities – from day-to-day supply to long-term placements, with the chance to secure permanent roles

What you’ll need

• Secondary school experience (preferred) or transferable skills working with young people
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
• Registration with the EWC (or willingness to apply)
• Flexibility to travel across RCT to support schools when needed
• Confident, proactive, and passionate about helping young people thrive

Responsibilities

As a Secondary TA with Teaching Personnel, you’ll support students in class, 1:1 or in small groups – helping with learning, engagement, and behaviour. You’ll play a key role in creating a positive learning environment and supporting teachers with lesson delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Free access to CPD-accredited training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach and more
• A dedicated consultant who knows your local area and will support you every step of the way
• A variety of opportunities – from day-to-day supply to long-term placements, with the chance to secure permanent roles

With so many schools in RCT calling for support, this is the perfect time to join Teaching Personnel. If you’re available, reliable, and ready to start quickly, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and let’s get you cleared for work straight away.

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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