Flexible Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educational staff is seeking a Flexible Teaching Assistant for primary schools in Swansea. This role involves supporting teachers, assisting pupils, and fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, caring, and adaptable with some experience working with children. Flexibility in scheduling is offered, along with long-term and short-term placements. The agency prides itself on exceptional service and offers professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work

Long-term placements available

Dedicated consultant support

Free access to CPD courses

£100 Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in school-based or similar settings.
• Ability to adapt easily to new school environments.
• Passion for making a positive impact on children’s education.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide individual and group assistance to pupils.
• Help create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Working with children experience

Caring attitude

Adaptability

Proactive

Job description

Flexible Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools

Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools (Swansea)
Location: Swansea
Hours: Full-time or Part-time (flexible day-to-day and long-term opportunities)
Agency: TeacherActive

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and helping them thrive in the classroom? TeacherActive are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools across Swansea and the surrounding area. We have a variety of roles available — from flexible day-to-day cover to long-term placements — perfect for those looking to gain experience or find consistent, rewarding work.

The Role

You’ll support teachers in delivering engaging lessons, provide individual and group assistance to pupils, and help create a positive learning environment. Whether you’re new to education or an experienced TA, we have opportunities to suit your skills and availability.

We’re looking for someone who

• Has experience working with children (school-based or similar setting)
• Is caring, proactive, and confident in the classroom
• Can adapt easily to new school environments
• Is passionate about making a positive impact on children’s education

In return, TeacherActive can offer you

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Long‑term and day‑to‑day placements available
• A dedicated consultant for ongoing support
• Free access to CPD courses and professional development
• £100 Refer a Friend Scheme – when you recommend someone to us!*

If you’re a dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for flexible or long‑term work in the Swansea area, we’d love to hear from you!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

Register with TeacherActive or learn more about our services.