Are You Passionate About Supporting Children?
Interested in Making a Real Impact in Education?
Teaching Personnel is looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic individual to join us as a 1:1 Support Assistant in primary schools across the Vale of Glamorgan.
No Formal Experience? No Problem!
If you have experience working with children—whether through sports coaching, caregiving, babysitting, or volunteering—we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role:
As a 1:1 Support Assistant, you’ll be working closely with a pupil who may have additional learning needs such as Autism, ADHD, ADD, Down Syndrome, or Dyslexia. You’ll play a vital part in their educational journey by offering consistent, compassionate support.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 support to a pupil in the classroom and during daily activities
Foster a safe, engaging, and encouraging learning environment
Build a strong, trusting relationship with the pupil
Deliver constructive and supportive feedback
Promote a child-led approach to learning
Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour, including removing the pupil from triggering situations when necessary
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
Based in a primary school within the Vale of Glamorgan
We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:
✅ Open and empathetic towards children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Positive, patient, and full of energy
❤️ Passionate about helping others thrive
Committed to enriching the learning experience for every child
Comfortable working in a school setting
Keen to develop professionally and gain valuable experience in education
What We Offer:
Competitive pay – £12.90 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE (no timesheets required!)
Local placements close to home
Ongoing personal support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
️ Full assistance with getting started, including Enhanced DBS and EWC Registration
Ready for a Change or New Challenge?
Whether you’re looking to break into education, take on a meaningful role, or gain experience working with children—we want to hear from you!
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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