Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm

Do you have a passion for supporting children and helping shape their educational journey?
Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Barry area.

No Professional Experience? No Problem!

If you’ve supported children in any capacity—sports coaching, care work, youth groups, or even within your family—we’d love to hear from you. Full guidance and support are provided.

Role Responsibilities

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide 1:1 support to a pupil throughout the school day

✨ Help create a safe, positive, and engaging classroom environment

Build a strong working rapport with the student

Deliver constructive and accessible feedback on their work

️ Encourage child-led learning

⏳ Support pupils with a range of additional needs (including Autism, ADD/ADHD, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, and others)

Assist in managing challenging behaviour with patience and positivity

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

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Has an open, inclusive approach to supporting Additional Learning Needs

Brings positivity, energy, and patience to the classroom

Is passionate about helping children achieve their best

Wants to enhance every child’s learning experience

Feels comfortable working in a school environment

Is motivated to learn and grow within the education sector

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer: 

Competitive weekly pay at £13.75 an hour

Ongoing personal support from a dedicated consultant

️ Guidance through the process of obtaining your Enhanced DBS & EWC registration

If you’re seeking a rewarding new challenge, a fresh start, or valuable experience within education, we would love to hear from you!

Contact: tom.makin@teachingpersonnel.com
Or apply directly below.

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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