Location: Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr & Caerphilly
Contract: Full Time & Part Time roles available
Pay Rate: £92.63 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Are you passionate about working with children and eager to start a rewarding career in education - even without formal qualifications?
We are looking for caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work across primary, secondary, and SEN schools in the Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr & Caerphilly area. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who enjoys helping young people reach their full potential and wants to gain valuable experience in a school environment.
About the Role
• Support pupils across a range of ages and abilities, including those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Assist class teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils build confidence and key learning skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote an inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to meet individual needs.
We're looking for someone who is:
• Patient, caring, and enthusiastic about supporting children's learning.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to different school environments.
• Confident working with children of different ages and backgrounds.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• (Bonus) A Welsh speaker - this would be a great advantage but is not essential.
Requirements Teaching Personnel can support you in obtaining the following:
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) Registration
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• References covering the past two years
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
• Competitive pay rate £92.63 • Access to free online courses and discounted CPD training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
• Opportunities for both temporary and long-term placements Ready to take your first step into education and make a positive difference in the lives of young people?
Apply now by submitting your CV - we look forward to hearing from you! #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.
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