Teaching Assistant for Pontypool

Education Supply Pool Ltd; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate of at least £93 per day

Experience in varied school settings

Dedicated account manager

£125 referral friends scheme

Wide range of daily, short-term, and long-term positions

Free safeguarding course

Job summary

Education Supply Pool Ltd is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Pontypool. The role involves assisting with lesson preparation, maintaining a positive attitude, and providing support in various classroom settings. Candidates need a minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience. The position offers a salary starting from £93 per day, a flexible schedule, and no timesheet requirements. Suitable candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. Training and benefits include a free safeguarding course.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three months experience in a UK primary or secondary classroom.
• Experience as a teaching assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing lessons across the curriculum.
• Follow instructions and maintain a positive attitude.
• Provide supporting activities while ensuring hygiene and safety.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ Level 2

CACHE Level 2

BTEC or equivalent

BA (Hons) Education or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Pontypool

Salary from £93 per day.

Education Supply Pool is a PAYE employer that supplies teaching assistants in schools throughout Pontypool and surrounding areas. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of NVQ Level 2, CACHE Level 2, BTEC, BA (Hons) Education or equivalent experience in an educational setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing lessons across the curriculum, considering varied student abilities.
• Follow instructions and maintain a positive attitude in the classroom.
• Provide supporting activities while ensuring hygiene and safety rules are respected.
• Maintain a supportive and clean classroom environment.
• Be attentive to the unique needs of each student and identify appropriate solutions when issues arise.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three months experience in a UK primary or secondary classroom, or as a teaching assistant.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and support classroom staff.

Benefits

• Pay rate of at least £93 per day.
• Experience in varied school settings with a flexible schedule.
• Dedicated account manager with teaching background.
• £125 referral friends scheme.
• Wide range of daily, short‑term, and long‑term positions.
• No requirement to complete timesheets.
• Free safeguarding course.

We are a preferred supplier on the Welsh Government’s National Teacher Framework. All placements work around your schedule.

All candidates will undergo a vetting process that includes obtaining two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.