Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Secondary School Teaching Assistant in Blaenau Gwent

Location: Blaenau Gwent, Wales

Salary: £92.59 per day (DOE)

Job Description:
A leading specialist provider is seeking an experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Blaenau Gwent. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual to support learners in Key Stage 3 and 4, including GCSE classes. The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running and become an integral part of the school team from day one. The Teaching Assistant role in Blaenau Gwent is perfect for someone passionate about education and committed to making a positive impact on students’ learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead classroom activities for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students, including GCSE classes
Prepare classrooms for lessons and assist in planning schemes of work where needed
Support lessons in line with the national curriculum
Engage learners through classroom and lab-based activities
Support behaviour management policies to maintain a positive learning environment

Requirements:

Registration as a Teaching Assistant with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) (support available to obtain this)
References covering the last two years with no gaps
Current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
Right to work in the UK

Why Join This Role in Blaenau Gwent?
This Teaching Assistant position in Blaenau Gwent offers weekly pay, flexible working hours, and a variety of work across sectors including primary, secondary, SEN, nursery, and FE. Benefits include free training courses, holiday pay, a pension scheme, and support from an education-led consultant. The role provides an immediate start and is expected to last until the end of the term, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop their career in education.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.