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Flexible Secondary Teaching Assistant - All Subjects (Rhondda Cynon Taf)

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Rhondda Cynon Taff
Date posted : 31/10/25
  1. Flexible Working
£85 - 95 per day

Job description

Flexible Secondary Teaching Assistant – All Subjects (Rhondda Cynon Taf)

Location: Across Rhondda Cynon Taf and surrounding areas
Pay: Competitive daily rate (based on experience and role)
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a difference in the classroom?
We’re looking for dedicated and adaptable Secondary Teaching Assistants to join our flexible support team working across schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT).

Whether you’re experienced in education, recently graduated, or exploring a career in teaching, this role offers the opportunity to work across different schools and subjects — helping students reach their full potential while gaining valuable classroom experience.


What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working with young people or supporting learning (school-based or transferable experience).

  • A flexible and proactive attitude, with the confidence to adapt to different school settings.

  • A genuine passion for helping students learn, develop, and grow.

  • A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

  • A driver with access to a car is highly desirable due to travel between schools.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Supporting teachers in delivering lessons across a range of subjects and year groups.

  • Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils who need extra help.

  • Encouraging positive learning behaviours and helping to manage classroom routines.

  • Assisting with lesson preparation, resources, and general classroom organisation.

  • Building great relationships with students and staff to create a supportive learning environment.


Why Join Teaching Personnel?

  • Flexible work to suit your schedule and commitments.

  • Competitive daily pay, paid weekly.

  • Free and subsidised training to help you progress in your education career.

  • A dedicated consultant who listens to your goals and matches you with the right schools.

  • Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of school settings — ideal if you’re considering a career in teaching.


Ready to Start Making a Difference?

If you’re enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about helping young people succeed, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and join our team of flexible Secondary Teaching Assistants supporting schools across RCT.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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