Primary Teaching Assistant
Job description
Primary Teaching Assistant – Full Time (Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
Pay: £89.38 per day (£13.75 per hour)
Location: Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Contract Type: Full-Time
Are you a caring, empathetic individual with a passion for helping children thrive?
A welcoming and supportive partner primary school in Ferndale is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive hourly rate (£13.75 per hour)
- Access to free online courses and discounted CPD training
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your role
- Opportunities for both temporary and permanent roles
About the Role
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils with day-to-day learning and classroom activities
- Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and behaviour management
- Providing one-to-one and small group support
- Helping with routines such as breaktime and lunch duties
Who Can Apply?
We are looking for individuals who:
- Have a genuine interest in supporting children’s learning and well-being
- Show empathy, patience, and a positive attitude
- Can build strong and supportive relationships with pupils and staff
Experience is desirable but not essential – we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills from other sectors.
What You'll Need
Teaching Personnel will guide and support you in obtaining the following:
- Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
- Two employment references covering the last two years
Ready to Make a Difference in Ferndale?
Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education.
Submit your CV now – we’d love 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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