Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary Schools (Mainstream & Additional Needs)

Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Start Date: September onwards
Salary: From £93 per day (depending on role)
Contract: Full-time, Part-time & Flexible Opportunities Available

Have you recently completed your degree and are looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching, psychology, education, social care or youth work?

We are recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across the Vale of Glamorgan, working with pupils aged 11–16 in both mainstream classrooms and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) bases.

No previous school experience is required—we're looking for graduates with the right attitude, transferable skills and a genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

The Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and school staff to support students both academically and emotionally. Every day is different, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils in lessons across a range of subjects.
• Providing one-to-one or small group academic intervention.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Building positive relationships with students and staff.
• Supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Using initiative to adapt to different classroom environments.
• Helping students develop confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

We Are Looking For Graduates Who Are:

• Calm, patient and approachable.
• Confident using their own initiative.
• Positive, resilient and adaptable.
• Passionate about supporting young people.
• Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills.

Personal experience of supporting someone with additional needs is highly desirable, whether through family, volunteering, mentoring, coaching or other life experience.

A Great Opportunity For:

• Aspiring teachers.
• Psychology or Education graduates.
• Sports graduates or coaches.
• Creative graduates looking to inspire young people.
• Academic graduates wanting classroom experience.
• Anyone passionate about developing new skills after university and building a career working with young people.

Opportunities Available

We offer a variety of roles to suit your interests and career goals, including:

• Teaching Assistant
• Sports Coach
• Cover Supervisor
• Core Subject Intervention
• Learning Support Assistant

Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time or flexible work, we can help find a role that fits around your availability.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay from £93+, depending on the role.
• Flexible working through our online availability diary.
• Opportunities to attend school trial days and interviews throughout September.
• Experience across a range of secondary schools and departments.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• A fantastic opportunity to build experience and strengthen your CV before progressing into teaching or other education-based careers.

Compliance

Successful applicants will be required to complete our safer recruitment process, including:

• Enhanced DBS check (or registration of an existing DBS).
• Right to work and identity checks.
• Professional references in line with safeguarding requirements.

If you're ready to gain meaningful classroom experience, develop valuable skills and make a lasting impact in secondary education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure opportunities starting from September across secondary schools in the Vale of Glamorgan.

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.
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