Teaching Assistant (Possible ALN Support)

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil & Caerphilly
Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available
Pay Rate: £92.63 per day
Start Date: September 2026
️ Flexible Working: Opportunities to suit your availability

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role within a supportive school environment?

We are seeking dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistants to work across primary settings in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil and Caerphilly. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time or flexible work to fit around your lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you. The role may involve supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), helping them to access learning and reach their full potential.

About the Role

• Provide support to pupils across the primary age range, including those who may have ALN such as ASD, ADHD, or speech and language needs.

• Assist class teachers in delivering engaging, accessible lessons and classroom activities.

• Offer one-to-one and small-group support to promote confidence, independence and key learning skills.

• Encourage positive behaviour and contribute to an inclusive, nurturing learning environment.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, ALNCos/SENCOs and wider support staff to meet individual learning needs.

We're Looking for Someone Who Is:

• Patient, caring and understanding of children's individual needs.

• Passionate about supporting children to overcome barriers to learning.

• Flexible, reliable and confident working in different classroom settings.

• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.

• Experience working with primary-aged pupils or within an educational environment is desirable but not essential.

Requirements

Teaching Personnel provides guidance and support in obtaining:

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) Registration

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

• References covering the last two years of employment.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay of £92.63 per day.

• Full-time, part-time and flexible working opportunities to suit your schedule.

• Opportunities for long-term, short-term, day-to-day and permanent positions.

• Access to free online training and discounted CPD opportunities.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

• Opportunities across schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil and Caerphilly.

Ready to make a positive impact in the classroom?

Apply now by submitting your CV—we look forward to hearing from 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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