Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Impact in the Classroom Locations: Rhondda Cynon Taff | Merthyr | Caerphilly Contract: Full Time and Part Time — Until End of Academic Year Pay: £89.38 per day (£13.75 per hour) Start: As soon as possible Not Just a Job — A Launchpad Into Education Looking to start a meaningful career where every day counts? This Teaching Assistant opportunity is designed for people who want more than routine work — it’s for those who want to change outcomes, build confidence, and be the steady support that helps young people thrive. You don’t need formal qualifications — just the right mindset, reliability, and genuine care for children and young people. We’ll help you with the rest. What Makes This Role Different Work across primary, secondary, and specialist SEN settings — build broad, valuable experience fast Gain hands-on classroom skills that transfer into teaching, psychology, youth work, and care careers Receive structured support and training — not just a placement, but a pathway Be matched to schools that fit your strengths and personality Opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent education roles What You’ll Be Doing Supporting pupils with a range of learning styles and additional needs (ALN) Helping teachers bring lessons to life through practical classroom support Delivering focused one-to-one and small group interventions Encouraging confidence, engagement, and positive behaviour Creating a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning space Becoming a trusted adult presence for pupils who need consistency ✅ You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Are: Calm, patient, and naturally encouraging Dependable and ready to step into different school environments Comfortable communicating with both children and adults Observant and proactive — you notice when a pupil needs support A strong team contributor Welsh-speaking (a bonus, not required) Requirements (We Help You Get These) Education Workforce Council registration Enhanced DBS on the Update Service Two years of references Full guidance is provided — you won’t be left to figure this out alone. Why Work With Teaching Personnel Competitive daily pay Free online training & discounted CPD courses A dedicated consultant who actually knows your goals Flexible placements that build your experience and CV Access to a wide network of partner schools Start Making a Difference — Right Away If you’re ready to step into education, build real experience, and support young people where it matters most — apply today with your CV. Your classroom journey starts here. INDTP 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.