Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral scheme – £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support pupils across several local primary schools in Wales and the SY22 area, with day-to-day supply, short-term cover and long-term placements available.

You will assist teachers, support learning, build confidence in pupils and adapt to different learning needs. DBS checks and compliance are standard; flexible start dates and PAYE payroll apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children, ideally within a Primary School setting.
• Ability to support pupils with different learning needs, including Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning and build confidence in the classroom.
• Assist teaching staff in planning and delivering activities.
• Help manage behaviour and create a positive learning environment.
• Adapt to different learning needs and provide individual or small group support.
• Contribute to safeguarding and DBS compliance as required.

Skills

Experience with children

ALN support

Strong communication

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Start Date: Immediate Start

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in your local area?

Do you enjoy supporting children with their learning and helping them build confidence in the classroom?

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone with relevant experience working with children looking for a rewarding opportunity in education?

TeacherActive is currently working with

around 8 Primary Schools across Llanfyllin, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and the surrounding SY22 area that are looking for enthusiastic and reliable

Teaching Assistants to support their pupils and teaching teams.

With an increasing demand for classroom support staff locally, we have a variety of opportunities available, including

day-to-day supply, short-term cover and long-term placements, with immediate starts available.

Whether you're looking for a few days a week or regular full-time work, we can help you find opportunities that suit your experience, availability and career goals.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

Previous experience working with children, ideally within a Primary School setting

The ability to support pupils with different learning needs, including Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A positive, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting children

The ability to work effectively alongside classroom teachers

A professional, reliable and adaptable attitude

In return, you can expect:

Flexible working opportunities across local Primary Schools

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you

CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel

Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of school settings

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend!

Terms and Conditions apply

All TeacherActive staff are paid on a

PAYE basis, ensuring the correct TAX and National Insurance contributions are made without unnecessary administration charges.

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.

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.