Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment company seeks a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support students with additional learning needs at a Secondary School in Rhondda. The ideal candidate will aid a student with attachment difficulties and challenging behaviours, providing essential support throughout the day. An Enhanced DBS certificate is required, with assistance offered for application. Competitive weekly pay and various training resources provided.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Access to free online courses

Discounted CPD opportunities

Mobile app for easy booking management

Auto-enrollment in pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or vulnerable adults preferred.
• No direct Teaching Assistant experience required, but advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 9 student with attachment difficulties throughout the school day.
• Help the student focus on tasks and manage their behaviour.

Skills

Support work experience

Ability to manage challenging behaviours

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Rhondda

Do you have experience supporting vulnerable adults or children?
Do you have experience in the care or support work sector?
Maybe you have personal experience supporting children with additional learning needs?

If you answered yes to the above then Teaching Personnel has the role for you! We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis supporting students with additional learning needs and attachment difficulties in Secondary School in the RCT area. This position is available to start in September and potentially running until July 2026. Interviews for this position are being held online over Microsoft Teams.

What does a 1:1 Teaching Assistant do?

You will be supporting a student in Year 9 on a 1:1 basis throughout the school day. The student you will be working with is in foster care and has some attachment difficulties and this ultimately affects their behaviour within school. Accompanying the student throughout their school day going from lesson to lesson, helping understand the work they have been set, breaking down what is being asked of them and trying to keep them as task focused as possible. Challenging behaviours will be a regular aspect of your day so having the ability to manage this and remain calm under pressure is very important.

What is needed to be a 1:1 Teaching Assistant?

The school have indicated that they do not require someone with direct Teaching Assistant experience or qualifications although it is advantageous. Applicants from alternative backgrounds such as the care or support work sector, sports coaches and any other profession that involves working with children or supporting vulnerable adults are highly valued. To work within schools there are some mandatory requirements:

• Enhanced DBS certificate available on the update service
• Registered with the EWC (Education Workforce Council)

Teaching Personnel can provide assistance with your DBS & EWC applications.

Why work through Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is a market leader in educational recruitment for a number of reasons. Our consultants build in-depth relationships with our schools to fully understand their needs in order to discuss the positions in detail with our applicants and identify the ideal person for the role. You will have on-hand support throughout the entirety of the application process, carrying on well after you have started employment. Other benefits at your disposal include:

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE (£13.95 - £16.00 per hour)
• Access to a range of free online courses
• Extensive discounted CPDs available
• Mobile app with personal diary for easy booking management
• Auto-enrollment onto pension scheme

What’s next?

Submit your CV by clicking the link today!

Alternatively, if this role is not for you but you are currently looking for a position within education then please get in touch with us today to find out about the vacancies we have!

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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.
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