Secondary Teaching Assistant

Suppleo Education is an award-winning education recruitment agency who believe in building relationships on understanding and respect. We pride ourselves on providing an unparalleled quality of service to not only our schools, but our teachers and support staff at all levels across Wales and England.

Suppleo Education are proud to be working in partnership with a fantastic Secondary School who have an exciting opportunity for a Secondary Teaching Assistant to support learners up to Key Stage 5, including those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and develop the academic, social, and transitional skills they need to thrive beyond school.

You will work closely with a highly skilled team of teachers, ALN specialists, and support staff, contributing to a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. You will play a key role in supporting students with a range of needs, which may include ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, social‑emotional difficulties, and moderate learning needs.

• Experience supporting young people with ALN or a strong interest in developing this expertise.
• An understanding of how to scaffold learning and build independence.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to form positive, professional relationships with students.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies.
• A proactive, flexible approach and a genuine passion for helping students succeed academically and personally.

Role:
Secondary Teaching Assistant

Rates from: £88/day

Location:

Pontypridd

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:
Ongoing

Full-time/Part-time:
Full-time

Hours:

8:30-3:30

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Introduction to Safeguarding - Available FREE via Suppleo Education

• Right to work in UK
• Two references
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (formerly CRB check) - available via Suppleo Education
• Education Workforce Council

If interested please apply to this job advert. If you have any queries please call our office on (phone number removed) and ask for Maddi for further information.