Job Description
Location: Swansea
Start Date: Immediate Start
Pay: £85.50 – £90 per day
Looking for your next opportunity in education? Make a real difference while developing your career!
Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant who enjoys helping young people reach their full potential? Do you have experience supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) or managing challenging behaviour?
If you''re enthusiastic, adaptable and confident supporting pupils across different secondary school environments, we''d love to hear from you!
TeacherActive is working closely with a variety of secondary schools across Swansea and the surrounding areas, including mainstream secondary schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and specialist ALN provisions.
We''re looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils across KS3 and KS4, helping them build confidence, develop independence and achieve their learning goals.
Whether you''re looking for full-time, part-time, short-term or long-term work, we have opportunities to suit your availability, with permanent positions also available!
What will you be doing?- Supporting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery.
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
- Supporting pupils with Autism (ASD), ALN and social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD).
- Helping manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning environment.
- Encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning.
- Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers and wider school staff.
- A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification OR relevant experience working with children and young people.
- Experience within a secondary school, PRU, ALN provision or similar setting.
- An understanding of ALN and different learning needs.
- Confidence supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A patient, positive and adaptable approach.
Don''t have a formal qualification? Relevant experience supporting young people is also welcomed!
Why work with TeacherActive?We believe in supporting our staff just as much as they support their pupils. When you join us, you''ll benefit from:
- FREE CPD TRAINING – Access a range of professional development courses and certificates through our My-Progression platform to help develop your skills and boost your career.
- £100 REFERRAL SCHEME – Refer a friend to TeacherActive and receive up to £100! T&Cs apply.
- Competitive daily pay – Earn £85.50–£90 per day.
- Dedicated consultant support – Your own consultant available 24/7 to support you throughout your journey.
- Flexible opportunities – Choose from short-term, long-term, part-time, full-time and permanent roles.
- Easy onboarding – We''ll guide you through the registration process and help you get started.
- PAYE payments – No hidden admin charges or unexpected deductions. Your tax and National Insurance are handled correctly.
Whether you''re an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to build your career in education, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, access FREE CPD training and make a genuine difference in young people''s lives.
Don''t miss out – APPLY NOW! Let''s find the right opportunity for you.
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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.