Primary School Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a warm, forward-thinking primary school team in the Swansea area. This is a hands-on, purposeful role that is deeply rewarding. Your work will be varied, meaningful, and rooted in helping children access learning in the way that suits them best.

Are you passionate about supporting children with Additional Learning Needs? Do you want a rewarding career within a vibrant school environment? The school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, ensuring all pupils within the school feel valued and supported to achieve their potential.

Location: Swansea
Start Date: ASAP
Daily Rate: £92.63 per day
What You’ll Be Doing as A Teaching Assistant

Working alongside class teachers to support general, whole‑class learning.
Supporting behaviour for learning and promoting positive routines.
Preparing resources, setting up activities, and maintaining a calm classroom atmosphere.
Assisting individual pupils within the mainstream environment to help them regulate and focus.
Creating a supportive, encouraging environment where children can practise skills at their own pace.
Building trusting relationships that help children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.

Your Day May Also Include

Delivering targeted one-to-one support for specific pupils.
Leading small group interventions to boost social and academic skills.
Supporting learners within mainstream classrooms during integration periods.
Delivering personalised learning activities tailored to individual needs.
Following Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
Supporting communication, emotional regulation, and social development.
Supporting pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, and educational visits
What We’re Looking For

Someone patient, proactive, and genuinely passionate about helping children succeed.
A team player who can adapt, problem‑solve, and stay calm under pressure.
A warm communicator who can build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
Reliable individuals looking for a consistent role starting in the new term.
Essential Requirements

Personal or professional experience supporting children
Minimum of 5 GCSE’s including English and Mathematics
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
An enhanced DBS registered on the update service (Or willing to apply)
It is also desirable to have previous experience working with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
We Particularly Welcome Applications from Candidates with Backgrounds In:

Sports Coaching
Residential Childcare
Support Work or Care Services
Mental Health Services
Youth Work
Police/Armed Forces
You'll receive ongoing professional development, including:

Safeguarding
Thrive Approach
Behaviour Management
Autism Awareness
Team Teach (limited slots available at a discounted rate)
If you’re ready to step into a vital classroom role where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

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