Teaching Assistants Wanted - Swansea Area

TeacherActive Limited.; Swansea; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay

Referral scheme £200

24/7 consultants

Easy onboarding

CPD courses

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students in Swansea schools. You’ll work closely with teaching staff to help pupils engage with learning and make positive progress in classroom settings.

We offer a range of placements from short-term to full-time, flexible hours, and a PAYE payroll with 24/7 consultant support. Competitive daily pay of £85.50–£90, with onboarding and CPD opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting students in an educational setting (desirable).
• Good understanding of safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A positive, proactive and adaptable approach.
• The ability to build strong relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom and help engagement with learning.
• Help teachers monitor progress and provide targeted support.
• Contribute to a positive, safe learning environment.

Skills

Children experience

Student support

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

Proactive/adaptable

Relationship building

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT – SWANSEA

Location: Swansea

Start Date: Immediate Start

Pay: £85.50 – £90 per day

Are you passionate about helping young people thrive?

Do you enjoy supporting students to reach their full potential?

Are you confident building positive relationships and keeping pupils engaged?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with secondary schools across Swansea who are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

You could have the opportunity to work in a supportive school environment where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially and personally.

A range of opportunities are available, including:

• Short-term placements
• Long-term positions
• Part-time roles
• Full-time opportunities

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teaching staff to support students in the classroom, encourage engagement with learning and help pupils make positive progress.

THE SUCCESSFUL TEACHING ASSISTANT WILL HAVE:

• Experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting students in an educational setting (desirable)
• A good understanding of safeguarding and student wellbeing
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive, proactive and adaptable approach
• The ability to build strong relationships with students and staff

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7
• Support throughout our easy onboarding process
• CPD courses & certificates through the My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – earn up to £200 when you refer a friend! (T&Cs apply)

PAYE PAYMENTS

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, meaning your Tax and National Insurance are handled correctly, with no unnecessary admin charges eating into your hard-earned money.

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