Teaching Assistant (1:1 ALN Support)

Location: Blaenau Gwent Area
Hours: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive Daily Rate

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential?

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive 11-16 secondary school in the Blaenau Gwent area seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide support to pupils requiring additional learning and wellbeing support.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support pupils both inside and outside the classroom. The successful candidate will help students overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Supporting students with their social, emotional, and academic development
• Assisting with classroom activities and differentiated learning tasks
• Encouraging engagement, independence, and positive behaviour
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and families
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

This is a thriving and supportive secondary school with a strong community ethos. The school places significant emphasis on student wellbeing, aspiration, achievement, and inclusion, ensuring every learner is valued and supported to succeed.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team committed to helping young people become confident, independent, and successful individuals.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people
• Is patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Has a genuine passion for supporting learners with ALN
• Builds positive relationships with students and staff
• Can provide both academic and emotional support
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• EWC Registration (or willingness to register)
• References covering the last two years
• Right to work in the UK

• Daily supply, long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Competitive pay rates with weekly payroll
• Access to professional development through our CPD Academy
• Flexible work to suit your availability and career goals
• Simple booking and timesheet management through the myTP Work app
• Dedicated support from specialist education consultants

• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference
• A supportive and welcoming school environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Valuable experience within a secondary school setting
• The chance to support pupils who need it most

Apply today and become part of a school that values aspiration, achievement, wellbeing, and inclusion while making a lasting difference to the lives of young people.