Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD & training

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking caring, enthusiastic and dependable people to join primary schools across Pembrokeshire as Teaching Assistants. You don’t need prior school experience; if you have worked with children or young people you may already have many of the skills we need.

Expect varied days with short-term or long-term placements, part-time or full-time options. You’ll be paid weekly via PAYE with opportunities for free CPD and ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.

Qualifications

• No formal teaching qualifications required; suitable for those with experience in childcare, sports, youth work or support roles.
• Interest in helping children develop confidence and progress.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals and small groups engage with classroom activities.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence and recognise progress.
• Provide extra academic, behavioural, social or emotional support where needed.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support pupil learning.
• Offer reliable, patient, and consistent support throughout the school day.

Job description

Teaching Assistant Pembrokeshire Primary Education

Weekly PAYE Flexible Working Full-Time & Part-Time Short & Long-Term Opportunities

Your experience can make a difference.

Some of the most important moments in a child s education happen because there is someone beside them saying, You can do this.

That could be you.

We re looking for caring, enthusiastic and dependable people to join primary schools across Pembrokeshire as Teaching Assistants.

Perhaps you re already working in education and looking for your next opportunity. Perhaps you ve worked in childcare, sports, youth work or support and want to bring those skills into a school.

Either way, if you enjoy helping children develop their confidence, overcome challenges and celebrate their progress, we want to hear from you.

What could your day look like?

No two school days are exactly the same.

You could be helping a pupil understand a tricky piece of work, supporting a small group with their reading, helping a child settle into the school day or working alongside the teacher to keep the classroom running smoothly.

Depending on the school and the needs of the pupils, you may:

Support learning

Help individuals and small groups understand and engage with classroom activities.

Build confidence

Encourage pupils to have a go, develop independence and recognise their own progress.

Provide additional support

Work with pupils who need extra academic, behavioural, social or emotional support.

Create a positive environment

Help establish a classroom where children feel safe, included and ready to learn.

Work as part of the team

Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to give pupils the support they need.

Be someone pupils can rely on

Provide encouragement, patience and consistency throughout the school day.

You don't have to have worked in a school before.

We re not just looking at job titles.

If you have experience working with children or young people, you may already have many of the skills needed to become a fantastic Teaching Assistant.

What we're really looking for

Patience.

You understand that every child learns differently.

Empathy.

You can see things from a child s perspective and respond with understanding.

Resilience.

You stay calm, positive and consistent when things don t go to plan.

Communication.

You can build relationships with pupils, teachers and other professionals.

Reliability.

Schools need people they can depend on.

Energy and enthusiasm.

You genuinely want to help children get the most from their school day.

Find a role that works for you.

One of the benefits of working with us is that you don t have to commit to a one-size-fits-all role.

Depending on availability, we can offer:

Short-term assignments

Ideal if you want to gain school experience, try different settings or work around other commitments.

Long-term placements

Become a familiar and trusted face within a school and build meaningful experience over a longer period.

Part-time opportunities

For candidates looking for flexibility around existing commitments.

Full-time opportunities

For those looking to make education their next full-time career move.

We ll talk to you about what you re looking for and keep you informed about opportunities that match.

What you get from us

Starting a new role can be daunting, particularly if you re new to education. That s why our support doesn t stop once you ve been placed in a school.

Weekly PAYE pay

Get paid every week through PAYE, with tax and National Insurance deductions taken care of.

Free CPD & training

Build your knowledge and strengthen your CV through professional development opportunities available through MyProgression.

A consultant who knows you

You ll have a dedicated education recruitment consultant who understands your experience, availability and what you re looking for.

Work around your life

Use our mobile app to keep your availability updated and make managing opportunities easier.

£100 Refer a Friend

Know somebody who would be great in education? You could receive £100 when your referral meets the qualifying criteria.

Where could you work?

We recruit for primary schools throughout Pembrokeshire, giving you access to opportunities across different communities, schools and classroom environments.

Whether you re based in Pembrokeshire already or looking for your next school-based opportunity in the area, get in touch and we can talk through what s currently available.

Ready to make a difference?

Don t need to have everything figured out before you apply.

If you have the right experience, the right attitude and want to help children succeed, we d like to hear from you.

Terms and conditions apply to the £100 Refer a Friend bonus.

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.