Trainee Teaching Assistant - Full-time (Rhondda Valley, Pentre & Tonypandy)

Trainee Teaching Assistant – Full-time (Rhondda Valley, Pentre & Tonypandy)
Hourly Rate: £12.90 - £14 per hour

Are you looking to take your first steps into a rewarding career in education? Teaching Personnel is seeking a Trainee Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in the Rhondda area, covering Rhondda Valley, Pentre, and Tonypandy. This full-time role starts immediately and will run for the remainder of the academic year, with the potential for further training and a long-term career in education. Interviews are being arranged over the next two weeks – don’t miss out!

About the Role:

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will:
✅ Support students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), such as Autism and ADHD
✅ Assist in managing challenging behaviours
✅ Help students engage with learning tasks and provide reading support
✅ Work closely with teachers to offer tailored support in the classroom
✅ Provide small-group and one-to-one support for Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4) students

The school is eager to invest in the right candidate, offering training and development opportunities to help you grow in the role.

Who Can Apply?

You don’t need prior experience as a Teaching Assistant! We’re looking for individuals who have:
✔ A background in care, support work, or sports coaching with children (highly desirable)
✔ Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a caring nature
✔ A genuine passion for supporting students and making a difference

Essential Requirements:

Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) preferred
Enhanced DBS check (must be registered on the Update Service)
Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
A commitment to helping young learners thrive

(If you need assistance with your DBS check or EWC registration, Teaching Personnel can help!)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
Access to free online courses & discounted CPD training
‍ A dedicated consultant to support your career journey
Excellent feedback from schools and long-term placement opportunities

Start your career in education today! Apply now by submitting your CV – we can’t wait to hear from you!

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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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