Unqualified Teaching Assistant in Tonypandy

Location: Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf

Contract: Full‑time or Part‑time | Until the end of the academic year

Pay Rate: £89.38 per day (£13.75 per hour)

Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible

Role Overview: Teaching Personnel are recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants to work in a friendly, well‑established all‑through school in Tonypandy, supporting pupils across primary and secondary age groups. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands‑on school experience, particularly those with an interest in behaviour support and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities:

• Support pupils in classroom activities across primary and secondary phases
• Help pupils to stay focused, regulated and engaged in learning
• Provide 1:1 or small‑group support, particularly for pupils who may need extra encouragement
• Assist with behaviour management strategies and classroom routines
• Support pupils with additional learning needs such as SEMH, ADHD or ASD (training provided)
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to promote confidence and progress
• Work alongside teachers and experienced support staff to create a calm learning environment

Qualifications and attributes:

• Patient, calm and confident working with children or young people
• Interested in education, behaviour support or child development
• Able to follow guidance and work as part of a team
• Reliable, adaptable and willing to learn on the job
• Experienced in care, youth work, coaching, childcare or customer‑facing roles (helpful but not essential)
• Passionate about making a positive difference in pupils’ lives

Support and benefits:

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• Enhanced DBS (or Update Service)
• Two recent, relevant references
• Competitive daily pay – £89.38 per day (£13.75ph)
• No formal TA qualification required
• Free and discounted CPD training, including behaviour management and SEN
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Flexible roles to fit around your availability
• Opportunities to gain valuable school experience and progress within education

Application notes: 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.