Primary and Secondary Supply Teaching Assistant

Primary & Secondary Teaching Assistant (Unqualified)

Pay: £89.38 per day (£13.75 per hour)

Are you looking to start or grow your career in education? We’re seeking flexible, motivated Teaching Assistants to support pupils in both primary and secondary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT).

Whether you enjoy working with younger children or teenagers, this role offers variety, experience, and a stepping stone into a long-term career in education.

This Role Is Ideal If You:

• Drive or have access to public transportation
• Are happy to travel to different schools (primary or secondary) each day
• Enjoy variety in your working week
• Want to support young people with their learning, wellbeing, and personal development
• Are keen to gain experience in multiple school settings
• Want the opportunity to progress into long-term or permanent roles

No formal qualifications are required, just enthusiasm, strong communication skills, and a commitment to helping pupils succeed.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

We don’t just place you — we support your growth and development:

• £89.38 daily pay (£13.75/hour), paid weekly
• Free accredited training, including safeguarding & behaviour management
• One-to-one support from a dedicated consultant
• Clear progression routes into long-term or permanent roles
• Experience across a wide range of RCT primary and secondary schools

What the Role Involves:

• Supporting teachers within the classroom
• Working 1:1 or with small groups to re-engage and motivate pupils
• Assisting with behaviour support and calm de-escalation
• Helping pupils with focus, routines, and emotional wellbeing
• Adapting quickly to different school environments and expectations

Primary TAs will focus on supporting younger children in foundational learning, reading, maths, and social development.
Secondary TAs will support older students, often in specific subjects or with pastoral support, helping them succeed academically and emotionally.

About You:

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Confident drivers willing to travel daily
• Patient, approachable, and calm under pressure
• Strong communicators with a positive, proactive approach
• Flexible and reliable
• ‍ Experienced in youth work, coaching, care, or similar (school experience helpful but not essential)
• Passionate about supporting young people

What You’ll Need:

• EWC registration (School Learning Support Worker category)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• ✏️ Two recent references

Don’t have these yet? We’ll guide you through the process.

Apply Today

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your experience across multiple primary and secondary schools in RCT while making a meaningful difference to young people’s education.

Apply now with your CV and start your journey as a Primary or Secondary Teaching Assistant with us!

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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