Job Description
Full-Time Teaching Assistant
September 2026 Start
£14.25 per hour | Weekly PAYE Pay | Monday–Friday | School Hours
Are you passionate about helping children thrive, grow in confidence and achieve their full potential?
We are seeking a number of enthusiastic, caring and motivated Teaching Assistants to join our welcoming primary school team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a school community committed to ensuring everyone feels valued, supported and inspired to develop a lifelong love of learning.
At the heart of our school are our core values:
* Be the Best You Can Be
* Belonging and Purpose
* Developing Knowledge
* Valued and Supported
* Maximising Potential
We are looking for confident, proactive and positive individuals who can contribute to a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Applications are welcomed from experienced Teaching Assistants as well as individuals with direct or transferable experience working with children and young people.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils across the primary age range. Responsibilities may include:
* Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom
* Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions
* Encouraging pupil confidence, participation and engagement
* Supporting positive classroom behaviour management
* Assisting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
* Helping create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
* Building strong relationships with pupils, staff and families
We Are Looking For Individuals Who:
* Have experience working with children or transferable relevant experience
* Are confident, adaptable and enthusiastic
* Can positively manage classroom behaviour and support student engagement
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Are passionate about supporting children’s wellbeing and development
* Demonstrate initiative, resilience and professionalism
* Have experience supporting children with ALN/SEN — highly desirable
What We Offer
* Weekly PAYE pay
* A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school environment
* Excellent career progression opportunities within education
* Access to free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - safeguarding, behaviour management and Thrive training
* Opportunity to complete Team Teach training at a significantly discounted rate
* A positive school culture where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to thrive
* Valuable experience for individuals considering long-term careers in education, teaching or child development
* A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day
This role is ideal for aspiring teachers, psychology graduates, childcare practitioners, youth workers and individuals considering a long-term career within education.
Position: Full-Time Teaching AssistantStart Date: September 2026Hours: Monday–Friday, School HoursRate of Pay: £14.25 per hourPay: Weekly PAYELocation: Swansea
We expect strong interest in these positions and therefore encourage early applications, as interviews may be held prior to the closing date. Apply now!
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.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.