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Unqualified Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Caerphilly
Date posted : 01/09/25
  1. Full Time
£89.38 - 89.38 per day

Job description

Unqualified Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Location: Caerphilly
Salary: £89.38 per day
Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
Start Date: September 2025 – July 2026

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)? Join a welcoming, inclusive secondary school in Caerphilly as an Unqualified Teaching Assistant and play a vital role in helping students aged 11–18 thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

No formal teaching qualifications? No problem! This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in SEN education while receiving full training and ongoing support.

What You’ll Do:

  • Provide tailored one-on-one and small group support to students with SEN.
  • Assist teachers in delivering engaging and personalised lessons.
  • Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
  • Support students’ social, emotional, and behavioural development.
  • Collaborate closely with teaching and support staff to meet individual needs.
  • Prepare and assist with classroom activities and resources.
  • Encourage student independence and confidence.

About Our School:

  • We serve students aged 11–18 with a diverse range of Additional Learning Needs.
  • Small class sizes (typically no more than 10 students) ensure personalised attention.
  • Our ethos is child-centred, inclusive, and empowering.
  • Learning includes sensory activities, practical lessons, and individual development plans.

What We’re Looking For:

  • No formal qualifications required; experience with children or in similar roles is a plus.
  • Compassionate, patient, and resilient approach.
  • Strong communication skills and a team player attitude.
  • Genuine passion for supporting children with SEN.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt.
  • Ability to commute to Caerphilly and work school hours (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM).

Why Work With Us?

  • Competitive daily pay of £89.38.
  • Full training and professional development provided.
  • Be part of a supportive and friendly team.
  • Gain valuable experience and opportunities for career progression in SEN education.

Requirements Before Starting:

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (we’ll guide you through applying).
  • Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (we’ll help with this too).
  • Two references from previous employers or relevant roles.

Ready to start your journey? Upload your CV today and our team will contact you to arrange your registration.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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