Teaching Assistant - Secondary

Vision for Education Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in education seeks a Secondary Teaching Assistant for a role in Cardiff. The ideal candidate will have experience and a proactive approach to supporting pupils and maintaining classroom discipline. This full-time role offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Auto-enrolment into pension scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD training

Refer a Friend bonus

Weekly pay & flexible hours

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a primary or secondary setting.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Enthusiastic about building a career in education.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary-aged pupils in and out of the classroom.
• Cover classes in the absence of teachers.
• Maintain classroom discipline.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Registered with the Education Workforce Council

Job description

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Vision for Education – Welsh Government Approved Agency in Wales

Secondary Teaching Assistant - Cardiff

Are you a teaching assistant ready for your next challenge in education? We have an exciting opportunity available for a Secondary Teaching Assistant to work within a fantastic secondary school in the Cardiff area.

We’re seeking an individual with experience, confidence, and a proactive attitude to thrive in a classroom environment. You’ll be responsible for supporting secondary-aged pupils, and at times, stepping in to cover classes in the absence of the teacher.

Welsh language skills are preferred, but not essential for this role.

Duties Will Include

• Working 1:1 and with small groups of pupils
• Supporting pupils with a variety of learning needs
• Covering classes when the teacher is absent
• Maintaining classroom discipline in line with the school's policy
• Building strong relationships with pupils
• Helping pupils engage with the national curriculum
• Promoting the school’s ethos and adhering to all school policies
• Collaborating with colleagues and the school leadership team
  
  

Ideal Candidates Will

• Be enthusiastic about building a career in education and expanding their knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Have experience working with children in a primary or secondary setting
• We also welcome applicants with backgrounds in support work, care, education, and sports
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills
• Be registered (or willing to register) with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Be passionate about improving educational outcomes for all pupils
• Possess excellent organisational and communication skills
• Support and promote the school’s ethos
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates: £444.60 – 509.60 per week
• Auto-enrolment into the company pension scheme
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your time with Vision for Education
• Free CPD training, including cover supervisor training
• Refer a Friend bonus – earn up to £125 per referral
• Weekly pay & flexible working hours
  
  

Due to the nature of this role, an enhanced DBS check will be required prior to employment.

If you’re interested and have the relevant skills and experience, please click the apply button. Alternatively, you can call Chris at the number below or send your CV through.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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