Location: CF40
Pay: £93 - £120 per day (depending on role and experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time & Part-time opportunities available
Flexible Working Available
Are you confident working with young people and looking for a rewarding career in education?
We are recruiting Student Support Assistants to work within a welcoming secondary school in CF40, supporting pupils aged 11-16 with behavioural and additional support needs. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy building positive relationships, promoting positive behaviour, and helping young people succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
Whether you're looking for a full-time role or need the flexibility of part-time work, we have opportunities to suit your availability.
As a Student Support Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting students throughout the school day. Your responsibilities may include:
Previous school experience is not essential. We are looking for confident, resilient and approachable individuals who can build rapport with teenagers and manage behaviour positively.
We particularly welcome applications from people with backgrounds in:
This is an excellent stepping stone for anyone considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, pastoral support or wider education.
If you're passionate about making a difference, enjoy working with young people, and are ready to begin a rewarding role in education this September, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to start your journey in education and help make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.
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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