Secondary School Support Worker

Job Title: Secondary School Support Worker

Location: Blaenau Gwent
Hours: 08:30 – 15:10, Monday to Friday | Full-Time (Term Time, Fixed Term)
Contract: Temporary / Permanent (flexibility around you)

Pay Rate: £92.63 per day with opportunities for progression and increase quickly /£14.52 per hour

Role Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to support pupils within a secondary school environment. The role involves working closely with students who may face a range of academic, behavioural, social, or emotional challenges, helping them to engage positively with school life and learning.

This role is particularly suited to individuals with transferable skills from youth work, community support, care, or similar backgrounds, who are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons, small groups, or on a 1:1 basis
• Assist students facing challenges such as behaviour regulation, emotional wellbeing, motivation, or attendance
• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and confidence
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN teams, and pastoral staff
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom (e.g. interventions, break/lunch supervision)

The Ideal Candidate

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Have experience working with young people (e.g. youth work, support work, care, mentoring, outreach)
• Possess strong communication, patience, and relationship‑building skills
• Can remain calm and positive when supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Are motivated to make a positive difference in young people’s lives
• Are reliable, flexible, and able to work as part of a team

Previous school experience is desirable but not essential, as full support and guidance will be provided.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to transfer youth work or support experience into an educational setting
• Rewarding role supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and development
• Gain valuable experience within a secondary school environment
• Make a meaningful impact on young people’s engagement and future outcomes

An enhanced DBS check will be required (We can help you with this)

Why Start Your Journey with Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel has been the UK’s leading education recruitment agency since 1996, supporting thousands of people entering the sector.

When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A referral bonus once your recommendation completes five days of work
• Free training and professional development
• Competitive weekly pay

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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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