Teaching Assistant | ALN & Wellbeing Support
Location: Blaenau Gwent Area
Hours: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive Daily Rate
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential?
We are working with a welcoming and inclusive 11-16 secondary school in the Blaenau Gwent area seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide support to pupils requiring additional learning and wellbeing support.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support pupils both inside and outside the classroom. The successful candidate will help students overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
- Supporting students with their social, emotional, and academic development
- Assisting with classroom activities and differentiated learning tasks
- Encouraging engagement, independence, and positive behaviour
- Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and families
- Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
About the School
This is a thriving and supportive secondary school with a strong community ethos. The school places significant emphasis on student wellbeing, aspiration, achievement, and inclusion, ensuring every learner is valued and supported to succeed.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated team committed to helping young people become confident, independent, and successful individuals.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children or young people
- Is patient, empathetic, and resilient
- Has a genuine passion for supporting learners with ALN
- Builds positive relationships with students and staff
- Can provide both academic and emotional support
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Requirements
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
- EWC Registration (or willingness to register)
- References covering the last two years
- Right to work in the UK
Why Work With Us?
- Daily supply, long-term and permanent opportunities available
- Competitive pay rates with weekly payroll
- Access to professional development through our CPD Academy
- Flexible work to suit your availability and career goals
- Simple booking and timesheet management through the myTP Work app
- Dedicated support from specialist education consultants
Why Apply?
- A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference
- A supportive and welcoming school environment
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Valuable experience within a secondary school setting
- The chance to support pupils who need it most
Apply today and become part of a school that values aspiration, achievement, wellbeing, and inclusion while making a lasting difference to the lives of young people.
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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