Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf

Start Date: September

Salary: £14.25 per hour

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who can support secondary students with challenging behaviour?

Do you have the resilience, patience and confidence to build positive relationships with young people?

Are you passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming Secondary School in Rhondda Cynon Taf who are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant. The school is supported by a strong partnership between pupils, parents, staff and governors, with a shared commitment to ensuring every student is supported, challenged and encouraged to achieve the very best outcomes both academically and personally.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis from September. The successful Teaching Assistant will work closely with students displaying challenging behaviour, providing tailored support both inside and outside the classroom to promote engagement, positive behaviour and successful learning outcomes across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Patience, resilience and a positive attitude
• A commitment to supporting students to achieve their full potential

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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