Teaching Personnel
Secondary Teaching Assistants Wanted – Caerphilly
Flexible Work | Competitive Daily Pay | Immediate Start | September Availability
Are you a motivated and adaptable Teaching Assistant with experience supporting behaviour and ASD? We are currently seeking reliable Secondary Teaching Assistants to work across Caerphilly secondary schools, supporting pupils on both short-term and long-term assignments.
The Role
As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support teachers in delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4
- Work with small groups or on a 1:1 basis, particularly supporting students with ASD and behavioural needs
- Help manage classroom behaviour and promote positive engagement
- Support students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH
- Assist in creating a structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Why Join Us?
- Flexible working to suit your schedule
- Opportunities across a network of Caerphilly secondary schools
- Variety of roles including day-to-day supply and long-term placements
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements
- Excellent experience for those considering a future in teaching
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with young people, ideally within schools or SEN/ALN settings
- Proven experience supporting behaviour and/or ASD
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills
- A proactive, adaptable, and professional attitude
- Ability to travel to Caerphilly schools
- A genuine passion for supporting students and making a difference
Ideal Candidate
You’ll stand out if you:
- Have hands-on experience supporting students with ASD or behavioural needs
- Can build strong relationships quickly with students and staff
- Remain calm and confident in challenging situations
- Engage and motivate disengaged learners
- Are reliable, punctual, and committed
Additional Benefits
- Weekly pay (PAYE)
- Access to CPD training and safeguarding courses
- Opportunity to progress into Cover Supervisor or Teacher roles
- Holiday pay and pension contributions
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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