Secondary teaching assistant opportunities - rct area

Job Description

Secondary Teaching Assistant Opportunities – RCT Area

Rhondda Cynon Taf (and surrounding areas) Full-time & Part-time Roles Available

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Secondary Teaching Assistants to support schools across the RCT area, including mainstream secondary schools, behaviour provisions, and specialist SEN settings.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people, especially those who may need additional guidance with behaviour or learning needs.

The Role:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across KS3–KS5
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils
• Work with students in mainstream classrooms, behaviour bases, and SEN schools
• Support pupils with additional learning needs (ALN), autism, ADHD, and behavioural challenges
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people (school-based or transferable experience)
• Confident supporting challenging behaviour and SEN needs
• Positive, resilient, and proactive attitude
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Flexible and adaptable approach to different school settings

Essential Requirements:

• DBS on the Update Serviceor willing to obtain a new DBS
• Must be able to drive or travel up to 1 hour via public transport
• Right to work in the UK

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of school settings

Whether you’re experienced in education or looking to transition into a school-based role, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to start your journey supporting students across RCT.

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.