294 education jobs found in Merthyr Tydfil

Job Title: Behavior Support Worker – Primary Alternative Education Provision Location: Newport, Gwent Salary: £90 daily rate We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavior Support Worker to join our team within a Primary Alternative Education Provision in Newport, Gwent. The successful candidate will support a child of primary age who experiences escalations in behavior and presents as a flight risk. This is a rewarding and impactful role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s life. Key Responsibilities: * Support the child in managing behavior and de-escalating situations when needed. * Implement strategies to prevent challenging behavior and ensure the child's safety, especially in moments of escalation. * Work closely with teaching staff and senior support workers to create a consistent approach to behavior management. * Encourage the child’s emotional and social development by providing positive...

Zen Educate are looking for Education Supply Cover to work within a school in Newport with a passion for sport! The ideal Cover must: * Have experience working in a UK school * Passion for sports * Coaching background * Have strong behaviour management * Be committed to the school and students * Passionate about teaching * If you have supply cover experince within UK classroom, please apply with your CV. Successful Cover Supervisor will be contacted within 24 hours. Benefits: * Hands on support - our friendly team helps you through every step of the process from your first placement to long-term career advice * Streamlined process - one simple registration gives you access to a range of opportunities in your area. * Competitive rate of pay - We cut out the middleman to offer better rates than traditional agencies Key Details: * Full-time, long-term position * Supportive and welcoming school environment * Excellent opportunity for aspiring...

SEN Teaching Assistant / Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant Cardiff Salary: £89 - £95 per day Start date: January 2026 Start An outstanding school based in Cardiff have an opportunity arising for Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants. The role will entail working in an SRB Base with a children with ALN. ALN experience is required. Do you enjoy supporting and developing children? Do you have an enthusiastic and bubbly personality? The ideal SEN TA / Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant should have the following: Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months’ experience in an educational establishment A calm, patient and caring personal Good communication skills A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Child Only disclosure and provide at least 2...

THE POSITION: Are you a trained and experienced SEN teacher with a passion for supporting students with special educational needs? Prospero teaching is looking for an SEN Teacher to join a specialist SEND school setting in the Gloucester area on a long-term basis. Our client is a specialist educational provision for young people with complex social, emotional and mental health needs. They are in need of an experienced SEN teacher to join them on a long-term basis, from September 2025. With the complex needs of the students, we are looking for individuals who are capable and enthusiastic to work in a challenging but highly rewarding environment. The successful candidate will be working with students with behavioural difficulties and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, so prior experience within this field is essential. VACANCY DETAILS: Location: Gloucester Position: SEN Teacher Contract: long-term Hours: full-time, 8.20am - 16.00pm Start Date: ASAP Pay Rate:...

Five Education is working with a special school in Central Gloucester to look for an educational support worker to assist primary and secondary students. The students will have various needs including Down syndrome, autism, ADHD, social emotional mental health (SEMH), but particularly profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). The role entails working 1:1 with students to help them with their wellbeing, social skills, communication skills and emotional regulation. The role requires you to help with personal care including changing, feeding and personal care. It will also include some learning activities but not a huge amount of academic work as students have high needs. People with PMLD experience is essential. You may also need to support them throughout playtime and lunchtime to ensure their safety. The hours are 8:30-15:30 during term time, full-time is mandatory. Please note, the roles start ASAP and we are unable to accept sponsorship/skilled worker visas. Main...

CK Group are recruiting for a Diabetes Nurse Educator to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months working fieldbased across Wales.    Salary: Daily up to £185 PAYE or £230 Umbrella (inside IR35)   Nurse Educator Role: Deliver engaging & effective training to healthcare professionals & patients Train patients & caregivers on use of a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system to enable effective diabetes management Provide expert technical guidance & support on use and management of continuous glucose monitoring  Build strong relationships with patients & key stakeholders Maintain accurate training records & documentation in the CRM systemYour Background: Current Registered Nurse (RN) with previous experience as a Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN)  Experience in delivering training to both healthcare professionals & patients in group and individual settings Strong understanding of diabetes management, including...

Start date – January An opportunity has arisen for an experienced KS1 teacher / Key Stage 1 teacher in Merthyr Tydfil. Are you looking for a new challenge in a supportive primary school? Are you a committed and passionate KS1 teacher / Key Stage 1 teacher? The Head Teacher is looking for someone with excellent classroom management, who teaches with an enthusiastic and nurturing approach and has high expectations of learning. In return, the KS1 teacher / Key Stage 1 teacher will have the opportunity to work with a fantastic team in a welcoming environment. Applicants need to have: Qualified Teacher Status KS1 / Key Stage 1 experience A real desire to make a positive difference to the pupils that you work with All of our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, please...

TeacherActive are proud to be working with a large number of Secondary Schools across Newport. We are actively recruiting for Examination Invigilators to support our school network with quality and consistent staff, especially in the Newport area. An Examination Invigilator's primary role is to ensure the integrity, fairness, and security of examinations by overseeing the process from start to finish. This involves supervising candidates to prevent cheating, ensuring all exam rules are followed, distributing and collecting materials, and managing the exam environment to be calm and organized. The successful Examination Invigilator for Newport will be able to: Be confident in their ability to supervise candidates to prevent malpractice or cheating Be able to ensure that the exam is conducted according to strict rules and regulations Be flexible to work throughout the school within different departments and with different age ranges daily In return for the above you can expect to...

Are you a qualified primary teacher looking for more regular work? Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour including children that have ALN? Are you reflective and highly organised? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a Primary School based in Aberdare. The school provides an environment where they inspire children to believe they can achieve anything they put their minds to. This school located in the heart of it's community boasts fantastic facilities and offers opportunities both inside and outside of lessons to promote student's engagement to help them flourish personally and academically. The school is looking to take on an experienced Primary School Teacher on a part-time, long-term basis for a Key Stage 2 / KS2 class. The successful candidate will need to have a good understanding of the learning outcomes required in the National Curriculum and will need to be an excellent team player. The role will involve inspiring young minds, whilst positively...

Vetro Education is seeking to recruit experienced and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work in a Special School in Aberdare, RCT. The school supports learners with ASD, PDA, Global Delay Disorder and challenging behaviour and Vetro Education is looking for SEN Teaching Assistants in or around the Aberdare area who is experienced in any of these fields. Due to the nature of this role, previous experience with the above additional learning needs is essential. As a Welsh Government framework staffing provider, Vetro Education will allow you to work in Primary, Secondary and SEN schools as well as numerous privately run education provisions across Wales. Overview: * Title: SEN Teaching Assistant * Pay: £88.92 per day minimum * Location: Aberdare, RCT * Hours: Full time - Monday to Friday 830am - 330pm Benefits for a SEN Teaching Assistant at Vetro. * Weekly pay, and no payroll charges * Support from an approved Welsh Government Framework...

Do you have a HLTA / Level 4 or higher qualification and looking for a new opportunity next term? Are you flexible to work across all phases of a primary school? Are you able to support children's social development? TeacherActive are proud to be working with a community centric Primary School located on the outskirts of Mountain Ash. The Primary School has a fantastic reputation and leadership team with a clear vision to ensure the school continues to deliver success. This is a great opportunity to join a brilliant school with excellent standards and behaviour. The Primary School is looking to take on a Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA on a cover basis, the role will include delivering across all classes in the school from EYFP - KS2 & the schools Special Resource Base (SRB) You will need to hold a strong knowledge of specific aspects of the Welsh curriculum and be able to confidently support pupils when required. The Successful candidate will have: Higher Level...

Job Title: Cover Supervisor Location: RCT Start Date: ASAP Salary: £90 - £115 per day Are you able to confidently teach different subject areas confidently? Are you motivated to make a positive change in the life of a child? Do you have strong behaviour and classroom management skills? Are you confident covering a variety of lessons in Secondary Schools? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Secondary School based in the RCT area. The school sets high standards and strives to achieve success in all learners. High-level curriculum expectations are at the heart of all this school does, with a passion for heritage and high standards. The school provides its pupils with an exciting and fulfilling curriculum, showcasing high expectations for all learners, whilst ensuring an inclusive environment and additional learning needs are prioritised. The school has a focus on experiential learning and creativity with a to develop the child as a whole. This is a full-time...

Teaching Assistant / TA Ferndale January 2026 £13.69 per hour Are you a devoted and adaptable Teaching Assistant who is currently looking for flexible work? Can you inspire young minds to develop through creative techniques and inclusive activities? Do you wish to work as part of a team in nurturing environments where you feel respected and welcomed? TeacherActive, one of the UKs largest leading education recruitment agencies, is proud to be working with a number of Primary Schools across RCT. We are committed to providing our schools with dedicated, passionate and quality Teaching Assistants as well as providing specialist in-house Career Progression Development opportunities to help maintain our high standards and expectations. Whether you are a Teaching Assistant who is looking for day-to-day supply, long-term or permanent roles, we have work available for you. TeacherActive are looking for qualified or highly experienced Teaching Assistants to work within our Primary...

Job Title: Primary Teacher Location: Bargoed Start Date: January Salary: £172.98 a day Question 1: Can you inspire young minds with an engaging teaching style? Question 2: Do you have strong classroom management? Question 3: Do you have sound knowledge of the Primary Curriculum? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Primary School based in Bargoed, who are looking to appoint a Primary Teacher 2 days a week. This setting has key values such as maintaining a passion for learning, whilst providing education for life with the pupil’s best interest at heart The school is looking to take on a driven Primary Teacher on a long-term basis. The successful applicant will be working across both Foundation Phase / FP and Key Stage 2 / KS2. The Senior Leadership Team are dedicated to ensure the successful Primary Teacher will be supported and developed from day one. The successful Primary Teacher will have: · QTS (ECTs are also welcomed to apply) · Primary teaching...

Job Title: Primary Teacher Location: Bargoed Start Date: January Start Salary: £172.98 per day Question 1: Can you inspire young minds with an engaging teaching style? Question 2: Do you have strong classroom management? Question 3: Do you have sound knowledge of the Primary Curriculum? TeacherActive, one of the UKs largest leading education recruitment agencies, is proud to be working with a number of Primary Schools across the South Wales area. We are committed to providing our schools with dedicated, passionate and quality Primary Teachers, aswell as providing specialist in-house Career Progression Development opportunities to help maintain our high standards. Whether you are a Primary Teacher who is looking for day-to-day supply, long-term or permanent roles, our expert team of consultants work with a variety of settings and will be there 24/7 to help you along with our online, easy onboarding process. We are looking for Primary Teachers in Bargoed with the following:...

Person Specification Essential Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with behavioural, SEMH, or SEND needs. Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills. Ability to build positive relationships with challenging or vulnerable pupils. Resilience, patience, and a calm, reflective approach. Good literacy and numeracy skills. Understanding of safeguarding procedures and professional boundaries. Desirable Experience in a PRU, alternative provision, or specialist SEND setting. Training in Team Teach, MAPA, or other behaviour intervention methods. Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, restorative approaches, or therapeutic strategies. Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 3 TA, Youth Work, Psychology, Counselling)

Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant January 2026 Ebbw Vale £85 - £95 Per day Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who’s seeking a new role to enhance the Welsh culture in a school setting? Are you a confident fluent Welsh speaker that can support young children in the language to develop their literacy and oral skills? Can you create an enriching environment for children where they feel able to succeed? TeacherActive are proud to be working with a spectacular Welsh Medium Primary School located in Ebbw Vale. The Primary School aim to set a firm foundation for a bright future for every pupil, ensuring they have the best education possible and are able to develop into positive individuals. They strive to achieve a caring learning community through the support of parents, governors and the local authority.  The Primary School are looking for a devoted Teaching Assistant who’s looking for a new opportunity to support in their Nursery class on a full time basis until the end...

Vetro Education is seeking to recruit experienced and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work in a Special School in Pentre, RCT. The schools support learners with additional learning needs, specifically ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and Global Delay and Vetro Education is looking for SEN Teaching Assistants in or around the Pentre area who are experienced in any of these fields. As a Welsh Government framework staffing provider, Vetro Education will allow you to work in Primary, Secondary and SEN schools as well as numerous privately run education provisions across Wales. Overview: * Title: SEN Teaching Assistant * Pay: £88.92 per day minimum * Location: Pentre, RCT * Hours: Full and Part time roles - Monday to Friday 830am - 330pm Benefits for a SEN Teaching Assistant at Vetro. * Weekly pay, and no payroll charges * Support from an approved Welsh Government Framework Supplier for Wales * Flexible working hours to suit your needs * Variety of work in Primary,...

ASD Teaching Assistant Needed! Blaenau Gwent  An Outstanding Primary School based in the Blaenau Gwent area is looking for an inspiring Teaching Assistant to join their school full time working with children with ALN.  The school are looking for the right candidate who has the passion, drive and experience in this field.  Are you passionate about being a Teaching Assistant? Do you enjoy supporting and developing children? The successful Teaching Assistant will have the following: ·Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months’ experience in an educational establishment ·A calm, patient and caring personal ·Good communication skills ·A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines ·Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and provide at least 2 references. In return you will receive: Brilliant rates of pay Working...

Teaching Assistant - SEMH & Behavioural Support Location: Secondary School, Treorchy Start Date: ASAP Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a new specialist resource base within a Secondary school in Treorchy, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and behavioural difficulties. The school is keen to speak with applicants from a variety of backgrounds including education, care and sports coaches. This is a full-time, long-term role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. About the Role: * Provide support to secondary-aged pupils with additional learning needs, particularly SEMH and challenging behaviour * Work with pupils in small groups and on a 1:1 basis to promote engagement, wellbeing, and progress * Collaborate with teaching staff and the wider support team to implement tailored behaviour and learning strategies *...