Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Description

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Graduate Teaching Assistant – Vale of Glamorgan£93 per day | Full-time & Part-time Opportunities

Are you completing a degree in Psychology, Education, Maths, English, Health & Social Care, Sports, or a related subject? Looking to gain hands-on experience working with young people before taking the next step in your career?

We are recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 11–16 (Years 7–11) within Additional Needs Bases across schools in the Vale of Glamorgan.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are passionate about education, inclusion, and supporting pupils with additional learning needs. You will gain valuable classroom experience and develop practical skills working alongside experienced teaching staff.

The Role:

• Support pupils with their academic studies across core subjects
• Work closely with students who have a range of additional needs, including:
  • Autism (ASC)
  • ADHD
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
  • Other complex learning difficulties
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

• A graduate (or soon-to-be graduate) in a relevant field
• A genuine interest in working with young people with additional needs
• Patience, resilience, and strong communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A proactive and adaptable approach

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 08:15am – 3:30pm

What We Offer:

• £93 daily rate
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
• Immediate start options to gain experience before summer
• Long-term roles available from September 2026
• Opportunities to work across a variety of schools and settings
• Valuable experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, therapy, or youth work

Whether you’re looking to build experience before teacher training or explore a career in education or mental health support, this role offers a strong foundation in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Apply now to start your journey in education and make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives.

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. xwzovoh For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.