Job Description:

Primary Teaching Assistant | Valuable School-Based Experience

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)
Pay: £92.63 per day
Contract: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
Working Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Teaching Personnel are seeking supportive, resilient, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join welcoming primary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf.

This rewarding role involves providing day-to-day support for pupils aged 4-11, helping them access learning, build confidence, develop communication skills, and achieve their individual targets within a positive and inclusive learning environment. 

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, looking for a career change, or a recent graduate seeking valuable experience before progressing into teaching or other child-focused professions, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while making a real difference in the classroom.

The Role

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assisting class teachers with the delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents to support pupil progress.
• Assisting with the preparation of classroom resources and learning materials.

About You

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a passion for supporting children and young people.
• Are patient, resilient, and adaptable.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Have experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential).
• Are committed to helping all pupils achieve their full potential.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rate of £92.63 per day.
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to free CPD courses, including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Autism Awareness, and more.
• Ideal experience for those considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, social work, or youth work.
• £50 Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals.
• Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent positions.
• Flexible work to suit your availability and career goals.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting children and making a positive impact within primary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel or contact our RCT Team for further information. 

Important Information ✍️

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to the appropriate vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check, professional references, and all relevant compliance checks in line with safeguarding requirements.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted include statutory holiday pay. This vacancy is subject to successful completion of all registration and safeguarding checks.

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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