Primary Teaching Assistant - Cwmbran Schools

Aspire People; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Free CPD training

DBS refund

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant in Cwmbran to support pupils across primary schools. The role offers full-time, part-time, and flexible opportunities starting September 2026, with long-term and day-to-day supply work and a £90 per day rate dependent on experience.

The successful candidate will work 1:1 and in groups, assist teachers with lessons, promote positive behaviour, and support learners with additional needs while helping to create a welcoming, safe classroom

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is essential (work, placement or volunteering).
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist teachers with engaging lessons and classroom activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs where required.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Patient

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Welsh-speaking

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant Needed - Cwmbran Schools

Cwmbran

£90 per day (dependent on experience)

Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Opportunities Available

September 2026 Start | Long-Term & Supply Roles

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone with transferable experience working with children and young people?

We're recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teaching Assistants to support pupils across primary schools in Cwmbran. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced TAs, graduates and candidates looking to build a career in education.

The Role

• Support pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist teachers with engaging lessons and classroom activities
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence
• Support pupils with additional learning needs where required
• Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff
• Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment

Transferable Experience We Value

• Sports Coaches
• Youth Workers
• Nursery Practitioners
• Drama & Dance Teachers
• Residential Support Workers
• Family Support Workers
• Tutors & Learning Mentors
• Education, Psychology, Social Work & Health & Social Care Students/Graduates
• Scouts & Guides Leaders
• Cadet Instructors
• Anyone with experience working with children or young people through volunteering

Who We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people is essential (work, placement or volunteering)
• Patient, reliable and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for supporting children's learning and development
• Welsh-speaking desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

What Aspire People Can Offer You

• Competitive rates from £90 per day
• Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities
• Long-term and day-to-day supply work
• Holiday pay available
• Free CPD training including safeguarding
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• DBS refund available (within the £100 joining bonus)

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks