Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Swansea Location: Swansea Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £85.50 – £90 per day Do you have experience supporting secondary-aged pupils in an educational setting? Are you confident supporting…

Pay rate £86 – £90/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 30 September 2026

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Teaching Assistant – Swansea

Location: Swansea
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £85.50 – £90 per day

Do you have experience supporting secondary-aged pupils in an educational setting?

Are you confident supporting pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN)?

Are you adaptable, enthusiastic and able to build positive relationships with pupils?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with secondary schools across Swansea and the surrounding areas, who are looking to appoint dedicated Teaching Assistants.

Opportunities are available across mainstream classrooms and ALN units, offering supportive environments where pupils are encouraged to engage with their learning and reach their full potential.

✨ The Role

We have a range of opportunities available, including:

Short-term and long-term positions

Part-time and full-time roles

Immediate starts

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across the secondary age range, working alongside teaching staff to encourage engagement, provide classroom support and assist pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) where required.

‍ The Successful Teaching Assistant Will Have:

Experience working with children or young people in an educational or similar setting

Experience supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) is desirable

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

A positive and proactive approach to supporting learning

The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Adaptability and a ‘can-do’ attitude

What We Offer:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through our easy onboarding process

CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel

Market-leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend
Terms and Conditions apply

PAYE – No Hidden Admin Charges

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that the correct level of Tax and National Insurance is deducted, with no hidden admin charges coming out of your hard-earned pay.

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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 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

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