Full Time Learning Support Assistant - Rhondda Cynon Taf
Job description
Learning Support Assistant – Secondary School | Full-Time | Tonyrefail
£92.63 per day
Location: Tonyrefail | Full Academic Year | Secondary School
Are you passionate about helping young people reach their potential? A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Tonyrefail is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis for the upcoming academic year.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in education, youth work, care, coaching, or support roles while making a real difference to pupils' lives.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
- Support students aged 11-16 throughout the school day
- Work alongside teachers to create a positive learning environment
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils who need extra guidance
- Assist students with additional learning needs, including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH
- Encourage confidence, engagement, and positive behaviour in lessons
Who We're Looking For
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have a caring, patient, and proactive approach
- Enjoy supporting and motivating young people
- Have experience in care, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, customer service, or similar roles
- Are considering a future career in education or child support services
- Can build positive relationships with students and staff
✅ Requirements
To work in this role, you'll need:
- Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) (support available if required)
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Two professional references covering the last two years
What We Offer
- £92.63 per day, paid weekly
- Access to free and discounted CPD and training courses
- Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
- Valuable experience within a supportive secondary school setting
- Opportunities for future long-term and permanent positions
Apply Today
If you're ready to start a rewarding role supporting young people in a Tonyrefail secondary school, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today and take the next step towards a rewarding career in education.
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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