Teaching Assistant – Inclusion & Learning Department

Location: Barry
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (Full Academic Year)
Pay: £93 per day (negotiable depending on experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, dynamic, and reliable Teaching Assistant to join the Inclusion & Learning Department of a welcoming secondary school in Barry. The school benefits from excellent facilities and a bespoke provision designed to support students with complex social, emotional, and trauma-related needs.

We are seeking a dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning. The successful candidate will work with both small groups and individual students, delivering wellbeing and learning interventions tailored to meet a range of needs.

About the Role

This role will involve supporting emotionally based school avoiders within a specialist provision, helping learners re-engage with education in a nurturing, supportive, and inclusive environment. In addition, you will work across the mainstream school setting, providing classroom support and helping students access the curriculum, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will need to be adaptable, flexible, and able to respond to the changing needs of students and the wider school community.

Ideal Candidate

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Have experience working with children or young people, particularly those with additional learning, social, emotional, or behavioural needs.
• Are passionate about inclusion and supporting vulnerable learners.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with students and staff.
• Have a flexible, trauma-informed approach to supporting young people.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have a positive attitude, resilience, and a good sense of humour.

Applications are encouraged from:

• Teaching Assistants with primary or secondary school experience.
• Graduates considering a future career in teaching and looking to gain valuable school-based experience before undertaking a PGCE.
• Individuals with qualifications or experience in Psychology, Counselling, Youth Work, Social Care, or related fields.

Professional Development

The school is committed to supporting staff development and offers a range of training opportunities. Additional professional development will be available in areas of interest, and support can be provided for candidates willing to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning if not already held.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Outstanding facilities and specialist inclusion provision.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• Valuable experience working with a diverse range of learners.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

If you are committed to helping students thrive both academically and emotionally and are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive secondary school setting, we would love to hear from you.

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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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