Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive are proud to be working with a primary school in Swansea who are looking to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant after May Half Term. The school prides itself on its warm and welcoming atmosphere and the Head Teacher encourages parent involvement to form a successful and productive partnership in their child’s education. Furthermore, the school promote a supportive ethos and provide a broad, balanced and enriched curriculum to encourage their pupils to foster a love of learning.

The school are looking for a Teaching Assistant to start after half term until the end of the academic year. The successful candidate will be working five days a week in a Year One  class, supervising and providing particular behaviour support for pupils, including those with Additional Learning Needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. encouraging the pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

Ideally the Teaching Assistant must:

Have relevant experience of working with children (minimum 6months) 
Have Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in schools
Understand the skills needed to support a pupil 1-1 with additional learning needs
Have experience of Behaviour Support Interventions
Have experience of working with Autistic children
Be enthusiastic, committed and passionate about teaching and learning
Be able to nurture, inspire and motivate pupils
Be flexible in their approach to changing situations
Be able to work as part of a team to achieve the best for each and every pupil
In return for the above you can expect to receive: 

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process 
Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply* 
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*
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 admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

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.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services