Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Swansea Location: Swansea Salary: £85.50 – £90 per day Start Date: Immediate Start Ready to make a difference in the lives of young people? Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to…

Pay rate £86 – £90/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 6 October 2026

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Teaching Assistant – Swansea

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

Ready to make a difference in the lives of young people?

Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to support pupils across a range of secondary school settings?

Do you have experience supporting pupils in mainstream, ALN or PRU environments?

Are you adaptable, resilient and confident supporting young people with a range of learning needs?

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

Opportunities are available across mainstream secondary schools, ALN provisions and PRUs, offering varied and rewarding environments where pupils are supported to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants for a range of full-time, part-time, short-term, long-term and permanent opportunities.

The successful Teaching Assistant will support pupils with their learning, work alongside teaching staff to promote engagement and positive behaviour, and provide additional support to pupils with ALN where required.

✅ The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting

Experience supporting pupils with ALN is desirable

A DBS on the Update Service is desirable

Welsh-speaking skills are desirable

A positive and proactive approach to supporting learning

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

⭐ What we can offer you:

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*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no unnecessary admin charges taken from your hard-earned pay.

Interested?

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I’ll be in touch to discuss this fantastic opportunity.

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*Terms and Conditions apply.

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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