Teaching Assistant

Talocher School; Wonastow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks a Teaching Assistant to support the classroom teacher and engage with students actively. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to professional development. Responsibilities include facilitating learning activities and providing one-on-one support. This role offers benefits like flexible hours, wellbeing support, and a commitment to ongoing training.

Benefits

Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme

Flexible start and end times

Comprehensive induction

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK and full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding screening and provide references.
• Experience or interest in supporting learners with additional learning needs is desirable.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the classroom teacher by facilitating learning activities.
• Provide one‑to‑one support to students.
• Help to manage classroom behaviour.
• Assist with the delivery of a broad curriculum.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Overview

Talocher School are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our Education team. We are looking for a dynamic and adaptable supporting professional who thrives on variety and enjoys being active. In this role you will work closely with students in the classroom and help create positive experiences through a wide range of activities – including football, basketball, pickleball, badminton, forest school sessions and other enrichment opportunities. If you are resilient, reflective and ready to be a positive role‑model, we would love to hear from you. Bring your energy, ideas and passion for helping young people succeed.

Benefits

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Flexible start and end times
• Comprehensive induction
• Blue Light Card
• Commitment to ongoing training and career progression
• Paid enhanced DBS check
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

Responsibilities

As a Teaching Assistant you will support the classroom teacher by facilitating learning activities, providing one‑to‑one support to students, and helping to manage classroom behaviour. You will assist with the delivery of a broad curriculum aligned to the Curriculum for Wales (CfW) and contribute to the development of students’ confidence, resilience and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK and full UK driving licence
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding screening, Disclosure & Barring Service checks and provide at least two references covering the last three years
• Experience or interest in supporting learners with additional learning needs (ASD, ADHD, etc.) is desirable
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

How to Apply

Interviews may take place before the closing date if there is a high number of suitable candidates. We encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.