Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Cymmer; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD training

£100 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Competitive daily pay (£85.50–£93)

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Port Talbot, with opportunities from full-time to part-time and flexible day-to-day assignments. No classroom experience needed; transferrable skills are welcome.

You’ll be part of a welcoming schools network, helping children thrive and develop confidence in a supportive environment. Outstanding benefits include competitive daily pay and free CPD training through MyProgression, plus ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment

Qualifications

• No classroom experience required, transferable skills welcomed.
• Experience in volunteering, childcare, youth work or care roles is valued.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one or in small groups.
• Assist teachers with engaging classroom activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and confidence in learners.
• Work across EYFS, KS1, KS2 and ALN settings.
• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Transferable skills

Patience

Communication with children

Job description

Teaching Assistants Wanted Start Your School Career in Port Talbot

No classroom experience? No problem, we love transferrable skills!

Looking for rewarding work that fits around your life? Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to take your first step into education, we'd love to hear from you.

TeacherActive is working with welcoming primary schools across Port Talbot that are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils and help them thrive in the classroom.

With opportunities available immediately, you can choose the work pattern that suits you, from full-time positions to part-time and flexible day-to-day assignments.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping children build confidence, enjoy learning and reach their potential. Depending on the school, you could be:

• Supporting pupils one-to-one or in small groups.
• Assisting teachers with engaging classroom activities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and building confidence.
• Working across EYFS, KS1, KS2 and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) settings.
• Helping create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Who We're Looking For

You don't need to have worked as a Teaching Assistant before.

If you've supported children through previous work, volunteering, coaching, childcare, youth work or care work or similar roles, your experience could be exactly what schools are looking for.

You'll be someone who is:

• Caring and patient.
• Reliable and enthusiastic.
• Confident communicating with children and staff.
• Passionate about making a positive difference every day.

Why Join TeacherActive

• Competitive daily pay of £85.50 £93.
• Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities.
• Free CPD training through MyProgression to help develop your skills.
• Dedicated support from your own recruitment consultant.
• £100 Refer-a-Friend bonus.
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience and develop your education career.

Whether you're looking for a fresh start, returning to work, or considering a long-term career in education, this could be the perfect opportunity.

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.