At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with behavioural needs and promote positive relationships in a secondary school.
- Company: Welcoming secondary school in CF40 with a focus on student support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, free training, and ongoing support.
- Other info: Great stepping stone for future careers in education or youth work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while gaining valuable classroom experience.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs or equivalent; confident communication with teenagers.
Location: CF40
Pay: £93 - £120 per day (depending on role and experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time & Part-time opportunities available
Flexible Working Available
Are you confident working with young people and looking for a rewarding career in education? We are recruiting Student Support Assistants to work within a welcoming secondary school in CF40, supporting pupils aged 11-16 with behavioural and additional support needs. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy building positive relationships, promoting positive behaviour, and helping young people succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
The Role
- Supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
- Building positive, professional relationships with students.
- Assisting teachers within lessons as a Teaching Assistant.
- Providing general classroom cover when required.
- Encouraging engagement, confidence and independence.
- Supporting students with social and life skills.
- Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Who We're Looking For
Previous school experience is not essential. We are looking for confident, resilient and approachable individuals who can build rapport with teenagers and manage behaviour positively. We particularly welcome applications from people with backgrounds in:
- Sports Coaching
- Youth Work
- Support Work
- Residential Care
- Former Teachers or Teaching Assistants
- Ex-Police Officers
- Security
- Graduates looking to gain classroom experience
- Anyone with experience working with young people or transferable behaviour management skills
This is an excellent stepping stone for anyone considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, pastoral support or wider education.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent).
- Confident communicating with young people aged 11-16.
- Positive, patient and resilient approach.
- Able to build professional relationships and manage behaviour effectively.
- Willing to complete a strict vetting and safeguarding process before starting work.
What We Offer
- Competitive daily pay of £93-£120, depending on the role.
- Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
- Free online Behaviour Management training through Teaching Personnel.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
- Valuable classroom experience within a supportive secondary school.
- Easy access via public transport, with onsite parking available.
If you're passionate about making a difference, enjoy working with young people, and are ready to begin a rewarding role in education this September, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to start your journey in education and help make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.
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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