Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay

Referral scheme – up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Abergavenny is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a busy mainstream primary school. The role is part-time, mornings only, with an immediate start and 1:1 support in the nursery for pupils with ALN.

Ideal candidates will have experience in primary settings, a caring and patient approach, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset. This temporary, on-site position offers market-leading pay and ongoing CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with ALN.
• Experience supporting pupils within a primary school environment.
• A caring, patient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A positive 'can-do' attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

Responsibilities

• Support 1:1 in the nursery class for pupils with needs.
• Provide tailored interventions and encourage independence.
• Assist with delivery of engaging learning activities.

Skills

ALN experience

Primary school experience

Caring and nurturing

Excellent communication

Team player

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional learning needs to achieve their full potential?

Do you have experience working with pupils with complex needs in a school setting?

Are you a patient, resilient and nurturing Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a busy and nurturing

mainstream primary school in

Abergavennythat is looking to appoint a

Teaching Assistant to work

morning's only. The school is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child is supported to thrive both academically and personally.

The school is looking to take on a

part timeTeaching Assistant on a

long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful Teaching Assistant will support

1:1 in the

nursery class, supporting pupils with a range of

needs, providing tailored interventions, encouraging independence and assisting with the delivery of engaging learning activities.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children with ALN.
• Experience supporting pupils within a primary school environment
• A caring, patient and nurturing approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A positive 'can-do' attitude and willingness to get stuck in

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our 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.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Teaching Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £14.25 to £14.25 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: NP7 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 5 Oct 2026 Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Summary

Teaching Assistant

Location:Abergavenny

Start Date:Immediate Start

Salary: £14.25 per hour

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.