SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunities | Rhondda Cynon Taf
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SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunities | Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)
Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)
Pay: From £92.63 per day
Start Date: Immediate Starts Available
Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available
Make a Lasting Difference in Education
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional learning needs? Do you want a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to positively impact a child's development and confidence?
Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of schools within Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT). You'll support pupils with a variety of additional learning needs, helping them to engage with learning, develop key skills, and achieve their full potential.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in education, care, support work, youth work, coaching, or anyone with a genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
✅ Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
✅ Assist learners in accessing the curriculum and classroom activities
✅ Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
✅ Encourage independence, confidence, and social development
✅ Adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs
✅ Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and wider school staff
What We're Looking For
We would love to hear from candidates who are:
✔ Patient, caring, and resilient
✔ Passionate about supporting children and young people
✔ Adaptable and able to respond to a range of learning needs
✔ Strong communicators with a positive attitude
✔ Able to build meaningful relationships with pupils and staff
✔ Experienced in education, care, support work, sports coaching, youth work, or similar roles (desirable but not essential)
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
Competitive daily rates starting from £92.63 per day
Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training courses
Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
Opportunities for long-term, short-term, and permanent placements
Valuable experience within a variety of school settings across RCT
Safeguarding & Compliance
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to:
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS Check
• Professional references covering recent employment history
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
Apply Today
If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can genuinely make a difference in the lives of children and young people across Rhondda Cynon Taf, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact our team on 02921 151 966
Apply now and start your journey with Teaching Personnel
Empowering young people to succeed starts with the right support. Could that be 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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