Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Swansea; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Swansea is looking for a passionate Teaching Assistant to support primary school children. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and experience working within a Foundation Phase setting. Responsibilities include assisting with lesson preparations and managing classroom behavior. The role offers excellent daily rates, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Join us in making a difference in children's education!

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, especially in a Foundation Phase setting.
• Ability to work independently and lead small groups of children.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lesson preparations and manage classroom behavior.
• Support pupils who need extra help during activities.
• Prepare the classroom for the day's activities.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Vision for Education are looking to register Teaching Assistants with a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or equivalent, for primary schools based in and surrounding the Morriston area of Swansea. You will be supporting children mainly within the Foundation Phase as either general classroom support or in small group settings. Through holding the Level 3 qualification you will also be able to work in Flying Start settings within schools if this is of interest to you. The ability to speak Welsh would be an advantage although not essential.

This role requires highly motivated, committed, passionate and resilient Classroom Support Assistants with great communication skills and a proactive approach to supporting the teacher alongside supporting the children throughout their day with various activities. Your responsibilities will include assisting with lesson preparations, setting the space up for the day, helping manage classroom behaviour, and offering additional guidance to pupils who need extra help. You will work as part of a dedicated and committed team that have a child‑centred approach in everything they do.

Requirements

The desired Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience of working with children, especially within a Foundation Phase setting.
• Level 3 Qualification in Childcare or equivalent.
• The ability to work independently and lead small groups of children.
• The ability to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs.
• An ability to work as part of a team.

What we offer

As a Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market‑leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant or have relevant experience and want to transition into a school setting and you can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)