Full Time Teaching Assistant

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including Autism, ADHD, and social, emotional, and behavioural needs

Support class teachers in delivering engaging lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment

Help implement personalised support plans to meet individual pupil needs

Encourage pupils' confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing

Promote positive behaviour and support students to engage fully in their learning

Adapt your approach to meet the needs of pupils across both primary and secondary settings

Ideal candidates will:

Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people in education

Be calm, patient, and able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Be flexible and adaptable, with the confidence to work across different school settings

Have experience in education, childcare, youth work, care, coaching, or a similar role (desirable but not essential)

Have access to their own transport, as work may be across schools throughout the RCT area

Requirements:

We can support you in obtaining the following if needed:

Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration

Enhanced DBS certificate (registered on the Update Service)

Two recent, relevant references covering the past two years

If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people across Rhondda Cynon Taf, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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