Psychology Graduates,Additional Needs Secondary School Teaching Assistant

Psychology Graduates, ideal for
        Additional Needs Secondary School Teaching Assistant
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
Part-Time and Full-Time available, Monday-Friday, 08:15-15:15
£90-£95 per day
️ Starting February 2026

Teaching Personnel are looking for supportive, patient and dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistant’s in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. A rewarding opportunity to support children with additional learning and emotional needs in a nurturing, specialist school environment.

If you are a psychology graduate looking to make a real difference, this role is a fantastic opportunity to apply your knowledge of child development, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing in a hands-on, meaningful setting.

Your role:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups.

• Helping children manage emotions, behaviour, and learning tasks.
• Using positive behaviour strategies while reassuring pupils that their participation is welcomed and valued.
• Supporting up to GCSE level in the classroom.
• Observing and celebrating pupil’s progress.
• Creating a calm, safe, and encouraging learning environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one).

• Is patient, empathetic, and emotionally resilient.
• Is interested in child development, mental health, or special education.
• Communicates well and works effectively as part of a team.
• Has experience with children (desirable, not essential).

• Understanding of safeguarding policies and a commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children.
• A willingness to learn and undertake training as necessary to support students with diverse physical and educational needs.

Why Teaching Personnel?
Whilst you would be working in rewarding and fulfilling roles with the opportunity to make a tangible difference in students’ lives, Teaching Personnel also -

• Offers opportunities to explore a range of school’s before committing long-term.
• Has flexible opportunities to match your schedule.
• Provides competitive weekly pay aligned with market-leading rates.
• Has dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Free online training, professional development courses and career support.
• Paid referral scheme once your referral completes five days of work.

Take the Next Step in your Teaching Career!

If this sounds like something you’d be well suited too and you’re ready to make an impact in School’s, we would love to hear from you! Apply with your CV and start your Teaching journey with Teaching Personnel.

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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