Teaching Assistant, Barry

Teaching Assistant - Barry
Company: Academics
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
Pay: 13.68 per hour (includes holiday pay)

Academics is a teaching supply agency working closely with Primary and Secondary schools across South Wales. We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and flexible Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming primary school in the Barry area. This is a temporary full-time role, with working hours of 08:45 to 15:45, Monday to Friday.

This role is ideal for someone confident working across Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2, who enjoys variety and working in a team-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Breakfast Club each morning from 07:45

• Provide in-class support to teachers across a variety of year groups

• Work 1:1 or with small groups of pupils to support learning

• Help prepare classroom resources and support day-to-day classroom routines

• Supervise pupils during break and lunchtimes

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 3 months' experience working with children in a school or childcare setting

• Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service or willing to apply)

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning - desirable)

• Ability to work flexibly across different age groups

• Two professional references