Secondary Teaching Assistant
Job Description
Secondary Teaching Assistant
**Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf
**ASAP Start
**Fulltime
**3 Months of relevant experience required
Twenty4Seven Education is thrilled to be working alongside this modern and inviting secondary school located in Rhondda Cynon Taf. They are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant to work with a group of pupils assisting them in accessing the curriculum and supporting them in their school life.
The School
The school is a vibrant and joyful environment that has the pupils’ best interests at heart. The school is run by a passionate team of staff who put their love and passion for education into everything they do. The school and its staff work to create an invigorating and stimulating learning environment that encourages pupils to expand their knowledge and creativity helping them build their confidence. The school works alongside its pupils to create a curriculum that is engaging to them and that they can take pride in, understanding that each pupil comes with their own set of skills and strengths and works to develop and engage these to prepare them for their future. They are looking for a teaching assistant who will bring a passion for learning and who will be a supportive and enthusiastic presence for the pupils.
The Role
The successful candidate will begin working as soon as possible and will continue until the end of the academic year with the possibility of this being extended. They will be working term time Monday to Friday from 8:30-15:30 working with a group of pupils supporting them throughout the school day and assisting them in accessing the curriculum.
As a teaching assistant you will:
Work in small groups with pupils with additional learning needs
Supporting pupils in their everyday school life
Assisting the pupils in accessing the curriculum
Get to know the pupils and learn how to support them academically, socially, and personally
Discuss and put into action strategies to support the pupils with the teacher
Assist pupils in making progress not only academically but also socially and personally
The successful candidate:
Will be enthusiastic, dedicated, and caring
Will have experience working within an educational setting
Will have an understanding of how to support children with additional learning needs
Will have a good command of the English language
Will have a minimum of 3 months of relevant experience
Will be able to implement and adapt learning activities discussed with the teacher
Additional qualifications are desirable but not essential.
The Benefits of working with Twenty4Seven Education:
Opportunities to work in a variety of local Schools & Colleges which enables you to establish where you work best
Twenty-4-Seven support from your designated consultant
Potential long-term roles
Competitive pay rates
Recommend-a-friend Scheme
Twenty4Seven Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Therefore, this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be required to obtain an Education Workforce Council (EWC) check. Full assistance will be provided.
