1:1 Teaching Assistant – ADHD Support | Secondary School in Powys Location: Powys, South Wales Pay: £89.38 – £100 per day (DOE) Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time Make a Real Difference – One Student at a Time Are you someone who thrives on making a difference in young people’s lives? Do you have the patience, empathy, and passion to support a student who just needs that extra bit of guidance to thrive? We're on the lookout for an inspiring and resilient 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a vibrant, intelligent student with behavioural issues in a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Powys. If you’re ready to be a mentor, motivator, and a steady hand, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. What You'll Be Doing: Providing dedicated one-to-one support to a student with ADHD – academically, emotionally, and socially Working closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals to shape personalised learning strategies Helping the student stay focused and confident throughout the school day Using creative, calm and consistent behaviour strategies to keep learning on track Building a genuine connection based on trust, positivity, and mutual respect Who We're Looking For: You’ve worked with children or young people before – ideally in a school or SEN setting You understand the challenges (and strengths!) of neurodiverse learners like those with ADHD or Autism You have some form of SEN training or Teaching Assistant qualifications – or a strong willingness to learn You’re cool under pressure, consistent, and always bring a can-do attitude You’re not just looking for a job – you want a purpose Why This Role Rocks: You’ll genuinely transform a young person’s experience of school Be part of a school that celebrates individuality and supports every learner Ideal if you're exploring careers in teaching, child psychology, youth work or SEN education Long-term, stable position with full-time hours and competitive daily pay ✅ Ready to Apply? If you’re excited by the idea of being that one person who makes school feel manageable – even enjoyable – for a student who needs extra support, we want to hear from you! Apply now by submitting your CV through our website – interviews are being arranged now! 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.