TeacherActive are proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Swansea. The school promotes strong values of respect, well-being, and inclusion, ensuring every child is supported to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will join a committed staff team focused on delivering the Curriculum for Wales, with an emphasis on creativity, literacy, numeracy, and pupil well-being.

As a Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils aged 7–11 years (Years 3–6) on a full-time basis. You will work alongside the class teacher to enhance learning, provide targeted support, and help pupils overcome barriers to education—particularly those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

Classroom Support:

• Assist the teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
• Prepare and organise classroom materials and learning resources
• Support pupils during whole-class teaching, group work, and independent tasks
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment

Pupil Support:

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs (e.g. literacy difficulties, behavioural challenges)
• Support small intervention groups in areas such as reading, writing, and numeracy
• Encourage pupil independence, confidence, and engagement
• Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Experience working with children in an educational or care setting (minimum of 6 months)
• Good understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Patient, empathetic, and flexible approach

Desirable:

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Knowledge of the Curriculum for Wales

In return for the above you can expect to receive: 

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on boarding process 
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel 
• Market leading rates of pay 
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*
• Holiday pay scheme

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with administration charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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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 placing teachers and support staff into rewarding roles. 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 in providing temporary or contract job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.