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Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 85.5 - 93 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Neath

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Teaching Assistant Opportunities in Neath Primary Schools

Flexible School-Based Roles | Immediate Starts Available

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives?

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, considering a career in education, or looking to transfer your skills into a school environment, this could be the perfect opportunity.

TeacherActive is working closely with a number of supportive and welcoming primary schools across Neath and the surrounding areas, recruiting Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a variety of classroom settings.

With full-time, part-time, and flexible supply opportunities available, we'll help you find a role that works around your commitments and career aspirations.

Why Choose a Teaching Assistant Career?

Teaching Assistants play a vital role in helping children develop confidence, overcome challenges, and enjoy learning. Every day offers the chance to support young learners while gaining valuable experience within education.

Whether you're exploring a long-term career in schools or simply looking for meaningful work, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to build your skills and make a positive impact.

What You'll Receive

Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability
Competitive daily rates of pay (£85.50 - £95 per day)
Free CPD courses and professional development through MyProgression
Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
£100 Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of primary school settings

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As a Teaching Assistant, you may:

Support individual pupils and small groups with their learning
Assist teachers in delivering engaging classroom activities
Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
Encourage pupil confidence, participation, and independence
Support children across the Foundation Phase, Key Stage 1 (KS1), and Key Stage 2 (KS2)
Work with pupils who have Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Contribute to pupil wellbeing and classroom success

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from people who:

Have experience working with children in schools, childcare, sports coaching, youth work, care settings, or similar environments
Are patient, supportive, and enthusiastic
Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
Enjoy helping children learn, develop, and succeed
Are reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn

No School Experience?

That's absolutely okay.

Many successful Teaching Assistants begin their journey with transferable skills gained from other industries and roles. If you're passionate about working with children and interested in developing a career within education, we'd love to speak with you.

Begin Your Education Journey Today

If you're looking for Teaching Assistant jobs in Neath, flexible education work, classroom support roles, or opportunities to gain experience within primary schools, we can help you take the next step.

Join a network of schools where your support can make a lasting difference to children's learning and development.

Apply Today

To learn more about current Teaching Assistant vacancies in Neath and the surrounding areas, apply now or send your CV to:

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

Before You Apply

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Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

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Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring Teaching Assistant job near me in Neath! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!