Year 7 Transition Support Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check support

Safeguarding training provided

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a caring Year 7 Transition Support Teaching Assistant to help pupils adapt to secondary school in Abergavenny.

This is a full-time, term-time-only role with a focus on safeguarding and supporting emotional and academic needs during the important move from primary to secondary education. You will build positive relationships with students, families and staff, provide encouragement and tailored support, and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive school environment.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and approachable demeanor.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys working with children and young people.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships.
• Proactive, adaptable and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Help pupils adapt to life in secondary school.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• Provide emotional and academic support where needed.
• Encourage confidence, independence and engagement in learning.
• Work with teaching and pastoral teams to support wellbeing.
• Help create a welcoming and inclusive school environment.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Child and young people work

Trust-building

Proactive and reliable

Job description

Year 7 Transition Support Teaching Assistant

Location: Abergavenny

Position: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Salary: Competitive Daily Rate

Are you passionate about helping young people build confidence and settle into new environments? Do you enjoy making a positive difference in the lives of children every day?

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and supportive Year 7 Transition Support Teaching Assistant to work with pupils as they make the important move from primary school to secondary education. This is a highly rewarding role where you will play a key part in helping students feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive.

The Role

As a Year 7 Transition Support Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils as they adapt to life in secondary school
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and families
• Provide emotional and academic support where needed
• Encourage confidence, independence, and engagement in learning
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to promote student wellbeing
• Help create a welcoming and inclusive school environment

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is patient, caring, and approachable
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working with children and young people
• Can build trust and positive relationships easily
• Is proactive, adaptable, and reliable
• Has experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)

Why Apply?

• Make a genuine difference to a young person's school journey
• Join a supportive and welcoming team
• Gain valuable experience within education
• Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same
• Help students develop confidence, resilience, and independence
• Experience the satisfaction of seeing young people flourish during a significant stage of their education

The transition from primary school to secondary school is one of the most important milestones in a child's educational journey. As a Transition Support Teaching Assistant, you will be at the heart of that journey, helping pupils feel confident, supported, and excited about the opportunities ahead.

If you're ready to inspire, support, and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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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