Teaching Personnel
Secondary SEN Teaching Assistants – Barry
Location: Barry Pay: From £92.63 per day Agency: Teaching Personnel
Support Young People in a Secondary SEN School
Teaching Personnel are recruiting passionate and resilient Teaching Assistants to work within a secondary school in Barry supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
This is a rewarding opportunity to work with students aged 11–16 who require additional support with learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing, within a structured and nurturing school environment.
Your Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students succeed both academically and personally. Your responsibilities will include:
Providing 1:1 and small group support Supporting students with behaviour and emotional regulation Assisting teachers in delivering adapted, engaging lessons Creating a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment Encouraging confidence, independence, and progress
What We’re Looking For
We are keen to hear from individuals who are:
Patient, empathetic, and resilient Passionate about supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEN Strong communicators who can build positive relationships Proactive and eager to learn Experienced in education, care, or youth work (desirable but not essential)
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
Competitive pay starting from £92.63 per day Flexible work options FREE CPD and SEN-focused training Continuous support from a dedicated consultant Access to TP Rewards – discounts & wellbeing support Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent roles
Interested?
If you’re looking to make a genuine impact in a secondary SEN school setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch to find out more!
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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