Teaching Assistant - Abercarn Education Opportunities

Aspire People; Abercarn; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

Access to education opportunities in S

Flexible opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People is actively seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support children across Abercarn and surrounding areas in South Wales. This role suits experienced assistants or those with relevant child-focused experience aiming to develop a career in education.

Role involves 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils stay engaged, supporting positive behaviour, and collaborating with teaching staff to meet individual needs while building strong relationships with pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people essential.
• Teaching Assistant or classroom experience desirable.
• Experience supporting ALN/SEN pupils beneficial.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient and reliable approach.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS for Children on the DBS Update Service.
• EWC registration or willingness to register.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with learning and development.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Helping pupils stay engaged and focused.
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Working alongside teaching staff to meet individual needs.
• Building positive and professional relationships with pupils.

Skills

Experience with children

1:1 support

Communication skills

Team player

Calm and patient

Education

EWC registration

Job description

Abercarn
Competitive daily rate
Full-time & part-time opportunities
Immediate & ongoing opportunities

Aspire People are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to support children and young people across Abercarn and the surrounding area.

This is a great opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and candidates with relevant experience working with children who are looking to develop their career in education.

The Role

• Supporting pupils with learning and development
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Helping pupils stay engaged and focused
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Working alongside teaching staff to meet individual needs
• Building positive and professional relationships with pupils

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people essential
• Teaching Assistant or classroom experience desirable
• Experience supporting ALN/SEN pupils beneficial
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Calm, patient and reliable approach
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• EWC registration or willingness to register
• Enhanced DBS for Children on the DBS Update Service

Why Join Aspire People?

• Competitive daily rates
• Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities
• Long-term and ongoing roles
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to education opportunities across South Wales

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.