Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taff
Contract: Full-time – until the end of the academic year
Pay: £92.95 per day
Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible

Are you passionate about working with children and looking to begin a rewarding career in education — even without formal qualifications?

We are recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support pupils across primary, secondary, and SEN schools in the Rhondda Cynon Taff area. This role is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic, caring, and eager to gain hands-on experience in a school setting.

You will play a vital part in supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing by:

• Supporting pupils of varying ages and abilities, including those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils build confidence and develop key skills
• Encouraging positive behaviour and contributing to an inclusive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with teaching and support staff to meet individual pupil needs

• Patient, caring, and enthusiastic about supporting children and young people
• Reliable, flexible, and adaptable to different school settings
• Confident working with a range of age groups and backgrounds
• A strong team player with good communication skills
• Welsh speaking (desirable but not essential)

Teaching Personnel can support you in obtaining:

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• Enhanced DBS certificate, registered on the Update Service
• Two years of references

• Competitive daily rate of £92.95 per day
• Access to free online training and discounted CPD courses
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and temporary placements

Ready to take your first step into education and make a real difference in young people’s lives?

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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