Primary School Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Swansea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a warm primary school in the Swansea area. This hands-on role supports children with additional learning needs and aims to make learning accessible for all.

You will work with class teachers, run small group interventions, and help pupils develop independent skills. The position is temporary with a daily rate of £92.63 and starts ASAP.

Qualifications

• Personal or professional experience supporting children.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service.
• Desirable ALN experience.

Responsibilities

• Support general, whole-class learning alongside class teachers.
• Promote positive routines and behaviour for learning.
• Prepare resources, set up activities, and maintain a calm classroom atmosphere.
• Assist individual pupils to regulate and focus in mainstream environments.
• Deliver targeted one-to-one support and small group interventions.
• Support learners during integration periods in mainstream classrooms.
• Follow IDPs and tailor learning activities to individual needs.
• Support pupils during breaktimes and educational visits.

Skills

Patient

Proactive

Team player

Excellent communication

Flexible/adaptable

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Enhanced DBS (update service)

Job description

Teaching Personnel are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a warm, forward-thinking primary school team in the Swansea area. This is a hands-on, purposeful role that is deeply rewarding. Your work will be varied, meaningful, and rooted in helping children access learning in the way that suits them best.

Are you passionate about supporting children with Additional Learning Needs? Do you want a rewarding career within a vibrant school environment? The school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, ensuring all pupils within the school feel valued and supported to achieve their potential.

Location: Swansea

Start Date: ASAP

Daily Rate: £92.63 per day

What You'll Be Doing as A Teaching Assistant

• Working alongside class teachers to support general, whole‑class learning.
• Supporting behaviour for learning and promoting positive routines.
• Preparing resources, setting up activities, and maintaining a calm classroom atmosphere.
• Assisting individual pupils within the mainstream environment to help them regulate and focus.
• Creating a supportive, encouraging environment where children can practise skills at their own pace.
• Building trusting relationships that help children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.

Your Day May Also Include

• Delivering targeted one-to-one support for specific pupils.
• Leading small group interventions to boost social and academic skills.
• Supporting learners within mainstream classrooms during integration periods.
• Delivering personalised learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Following Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Supporting pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, and educational visits

What We're Looking For

• Someone patient, proactive, and genuinely passionate about helping children succeed.
• A team player who can adapt, problem‑solve, and stay calm under pressure.
• A warm communicator who can build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Reliable individuals looking for a consistent role starting in the new term.

Essential Requirements

• Personal or professional experience supporting children
• Minimum of 5 GCSE's including English and Mathematics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An enhanced DBS registered on the update service (Or willing to apply)
• It is also desirable to have previous experience working with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

We Particularly Welcome Applications from Candidates with Backgrounds In:

• Sports Coaching
• Residential Childcare
• Support Work or Care Services
• Mental Health Services
• Youth Work
• Police/Armed Forces

You’ll receive ongoing professional development, including:

• Safeguarding
• Thrive Approach
• Behaviour Management
• Autism Awareness
• Team Teach (limited slots available at a discounted rate)

If you're ready to step into a vital classroom role where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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