Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Level 2 SCP 4-5 (£25,949 paid pro rata £15,080) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Barry, Glamorgan, CF63 1BL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1547088 |
Summary
HoursMonday to Friday (25 hours weekly), 39 weeks per yearAbout the SchoolSt Richard Gwyn Catholic High School is a welcoming Catholic school community with a strong Christian ethos, a commitment to Gospel values and relationships built on trust and honesty.
The school’s aim is to be the best school it can be by providing every student with the very best start in life, regardless of ability or background. Staff are committed to ensuring that every student experiences academic achievement and is supported to find their place in a rapidly changing society as a happy and successful citizen, guided by Gospel values.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking colleague who will be tireless in supporting students and helping them to overcome challenges that can be barriers to success.
You will join the Additional Learning Needs team and play a significant role in helping the school provide students with an excellent educational experience. Working under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff and members of the school leadership team, you will support individuals and groups of students to access and develop their learning.
The role will involve supporting students in the classroom and beyond, assisting teachers in the management of students, promoting inclusion and acceptance, encouraging students to engage in learning activities, and helping to develop students’ self-esteem and independence.
You will also provide feedback to teachers on students’ development, achievement and progress, help create a purposeful and supportive learning environment, and contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school.
What We’re Looking For
Experience of working with young people
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal positively and sympathetically with staff and students
A flexible outlook and understanding of the needs of the roleThe ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals, groups and other professionals
The ability to work effectively both as an individual and as part of a team
The ability to work accurately and to deadlines
An enthusiastic and self-motivated approach
The ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively at pressured times
A positive problem-solving attitude
Excellent communication skills at all levels
Respect for confidentiality
A commitment to equal opportunities and equal value for students
GCSEs or equivalent including English and maths
Why Join Us
You would be joining the school community at an exciting time, with the opportunity to contribute to an experienced, successful and forward-thinking area of the school.
As a colleague and member of the Additional Learning Needs team, you will have the opportunity to develop your own professional practice and work closely with excellent leaders across the school. The school is proud of its dedicated staff and happy, hard-working students, who are a genuine asset to the school community.
What We Offer
Opportunities to develop your professional practice
Training and other learning activities linked to the role
Performance management and review processes to support development
The opportunity to contribute to a caring, inclusive and values-led school community
The school’s aim is to be the best school it can be by providing every student with the very best start in life, regardless of ability or background. Staff are committed to ensuring that every student experiences academic achievement and is supported to find their place in a rapidly changing society as a happy and successful citizen, guided by Gospel values.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking colleague who will be tireless in supporting students and helping them to overcome challenges that can be barriers to success.
You will join the Additional Learning Needs team and play a significant role in helping the school provide students with an excellent educational experience. Working under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff and members of the school leadership team, you will support individuals and groups of students to access and develop their learning.
The role will involve supporting students in the classroom and beyond, assisting teachers in the management of students, promoting inclusion and acceptance, encouraging students to engage in learning activities, and helping to develop students’ self-esteem and independence.
You will also provide feedback to teachers on students’ development, achievement and progress, help create a purposeful and supportive learning environment, and contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school.
What We’re Looking For
Experience of working with young people
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal positively and sympathetically with staff and students
A flexible outlook and understanding of the needs of the roleThe ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals, groups and other professionals
The ability to work effectively both as an individual and as part of a team
The ability to work accurately and to deadlines
An enthusiastic and self-motivated approach
The ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively at pressured times
A positive problem-solving attitude
Excellent communication skills at all levels
Respect for confidentiality
A commitment to equal opportunities and equal value for students
GCSEs or equivalent including English and maths
Why Join Us
You would be joining the school community at an exciting time, with the opportunity to contribute to an experienced, successful and forward-thinking area of the school.
As a colleague and member of the Additional Learning Needs team, you will have the opportunity to develop your own professional practice and work closely with excellent leaders across the school. The school is proud of its dedicated staff and happy, hard-working students, who are a genuine asset to the school community.
What We Offer
Opportunities to develop your professional practice
Training and other learning activities linked to the role
Performance management and review processes to support development
The opportunity to contribute to a caring, inclusive and values-led school community