Teaching assistant/learning support assistant!
Job Title: Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
Location: Bridgend Area
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Start Date: Immediate
Role Overview
We are seeking committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants to join a specalist provision located in the Bridgend area. The successful candidates will provide support to pupils in both classroom and small group settings, assisting teachers in delivering high-quality education and fostering a positive learning environment.
About the school:
This provision is a special school in Bridgend for pupils aged 7–19 with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, including autism and other additional learning needs. It provides a supportive environment focused on resilience, teamwork, and individual development. The school’s mission is to enable all children to enjoy success, build self-esteem, and develop lifelong learning skills. It emphasizes teamwork, shared leadership, and strong parental/community involvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support teaching staff in the delivery of lessons and learning activities
- Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils as required
- Encourage positive behaviour, resilience, and teamwork
- Assist in the preparation of learning materials and classroom resources
- Contribute to the creation of a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience in sporting, coaching, or similar team-based environments is highly desirable
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire young people
- Flexibility and adaptability in a school setting
- Experience working with children or young people is advantageous
Essential requirements:
- Relevant expierence supporting children or young people with behavioural challenges
- enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
- Registration with the Education Workforce council (EWC) or willingness to register
Why join teaching personnel?
We offer ongoing support, competitive daily rates, and oppourtunities for porofessional development. Join a team that values your skills and dedication as you help young people thrive.
How to apply:
Please upload your CV below, or contact mackensie.kay@teachingpersonnel.com for further information.
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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