Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Cwmffrwd; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Wales to support young learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). This temporary role offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to make a significant difference in the classroom. Candidates with experience in trauma-informed practices and a passion for supporting children are encouraged to apply. This position may lead to a full-time placement.

Benefits

Dedicated 1-to-1 support from your own consultant

Flexible working

Access to CPD platform

£100 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for helping children thrive.
• Experience supporting children with ALN – either 1:1 or in small groups.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches is a real advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support ALN pupils through one-to-one support or small group sessions.
• Help pupils feel safe, supported, and engaged.

Skills

Passion for helping children thrive

Experience supporting children with ALN

Understanding of trauma-informed practice

Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff

Job description

Wales/ temporary / £410.70 - 450.00 per week

• Passionate about supporting young learners with ALN?
• Ready to make a real difference in the classroom?
• Looking for flexible, rewarding work in a school that values you?

At TeacherActive, we’re working closely with a network of primary schools across South Wales. We’re particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate a trauma-informed approach to working with children and young people, as well as experience supporting pupils who present with challenging behaviour. An understanding of how emotional, social, and environmental factors impact learning is a valuable asset in these roles.

For the right person, this position can lead to a full-time, long-term placement, so availability for ongoing work is ideal.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Dedicated 1-to-1 support from your own consultant
• Flexible working that fits around you
• Access to My-Progression – our CPD platform to boost your skills
• £100 referral bonus when you recommend a friend

What we’re looking for from our Teaching Assistant:

• A genuine passion for helping children thrive
• Experience supporting children with ALN – either 1:1 or in small groups
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches is a real advantage
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff

Whether you’re guiding pupils through one-to-one support or leading small group sessions, your work will play a vital role in helping ALN pupils feel safe, supported, and engaged – and we’ll support you every step of the way.

Click APPLY NOW and let’s get started!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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

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