Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking an Unqualified Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Swansea and Carmarthenshire. This role is perfect for graduates or career changers eager to gain experience in varied educational settings. Responsibilities include assisting with Additional Learning Needs, engaging students, and contributing to a nurturing environment. Candidates need to register with the Education Workforce Council and may not need prior qualifications. Competitive daily pay and training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD-accredited training

Opportunities across multiple schools

Qualifications

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) is necessary.
• Enhanced DBS registration on the Update Service is required.
• Level 2 Safeguarding training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in PRUs, SEMH provisions, and alternative education settings.
• Assist with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) support.
• Provide one-to-one or small group interventions as needed.
• Help pupils stay engaged, confident, and motivated.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Implement strategies to manage challenging behaviour.

Skills

Positive and proactive attitude

Confident communicator

Adaptability

Experience with children or young people

Job description

Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Location: Swansea and Carmarthenshire

Hours: 8:30 – 3:30

Salary: £13.75

About The Role

Start Your Career in Education – No Teaching Qualification Required!

Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day?

We’re working with a range of welcoming and inclusive secondary schools and alternative education provisions across Carmarthenshire and Swansea to recruit Unqualified Teaching Assistants. These settings offer supportive leadership teams, strong professional development opportunities, and a shared commitment to helping pupils from all backgrounds succeed.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, career changers, or anyone eager to gain experience across different educational environments, including mainstream secondary schools and alternative provisions that support pupils with additional needs or those who thrive outside traditional classroom settings.

Your Role Will Include:

• Supporting pupils in PRUs, SEMH provisions, and alternative education settings
• Assisting with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) support
• Providing one-to-one or small group interventions where required
• Helping pupils stay engaged, confident, and motivated in their learning
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students and staff
• Implementing strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour effectively
• Contributing to safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environments

What We’re Looking For:

No formal teaching qualifications? No problem.
We value your attitude, transferable skills, and potential.

You’ll be:

• Positive, patient, and proactive
• A confident communicator and team player

• Passionate about supporting young people across a range of ages, abilities, and settings
• Adaptable and eager to learn within different educational environments

Previous experience working with children, young people, or in care/support roles is desirable but not essential.

Requirements (We Can Help You With These):

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• Two professional references covering the last 24 months

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements
• Free CPD-accredited training, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Opportunities to work across multiple schools and alternative provisions, both temporary and permanent

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re ready to begin a meaningful and flexible career supporting young people in a variety of educational settings, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and start making a difference in classrooms and alternative learning environments.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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