Teaching Assistant New

Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them reach their full potential? Looking for a rewarding role with NO weekends and excellent work-life balance?

Teaching Personnel, the UK's leading education recruitment agency, is currently recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Swansea and Carmarthenshire.

Locations: Swansea & Carmarthenshire
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Monday - Friday ONLY (No evenings or weekends!)
Competitive daily rates of pay

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom. You'll work alongside experienced teachers to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

✅ Supporting pupils with their learning and development
✅ Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery
✅ Providing 1:1 and small group support
✅ Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
✅ Supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) where required
✅ Helping to create a safe and nurturing classroom environment

To be considered for this role, you must have:

✔️ A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths
✔️ An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)
✔️ Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willingness to register before starting work
✔️ A genuine passion for working with children and young people
✔️ Strong communication and interpersonal skills

While not essential, the following would be advantageous:

Cache Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning
Teaching Assistant Qualification
Childcare or Education-related Qualification
Degree in Education, Psychology, Childhood Studies, or a related field
Experience working with children in schools, nurseries, sports coaching, youth work, care settings, or mentoring roles
Experience supporting pupils with ALN, Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or behavioural needs
First Aid Qualification

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel offers fantastic opportunities to build your career within education.

✨ Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
✨ Opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements
✨ Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies!)
✨ Access to free and discounted CPD courses through the Teaching Personnel Academy
✨ Dedicated local consultant support throughout your journey
✨ Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience
✨ Pathways into teacher training and permanent school positions
✨ Refer a friend scheme

This opportunity is perfect for:

‍ Graduates considering a career in teaching
‍ Qualified Teaching Assistants
Childcare Practitioners
⚽ Sports Coaches
Youth Workers
Support Workers looking to transition into education
Anyone passionate about helping children succeed

If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of young learners across Swansea and Carmarthenshire, we'd love to hear from you!

Join Teaching Personnel and take the next step in your education career today!

Apply now or contact Teaching Personnel Swansea for more information.