Teaching Assistants Wanted – Start Your School Career in Port Talbot

No classroom experience? No problem, we love transferrable skills! 

Looking for rewarding work that fits around your life? Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to take your first step into education, we'd love to hear from you.

TeacherActive is working with welcoming primary schools across Port Talbot that are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils and help them thrive in the classroom.

With opportunities available immediately, you can choose the work pattern that suits you, from full-time positions to part-time and flexible day-to-day assignments.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping children build confidence, enjoy learning and reach their potential. Depending on the school, you could be:

• Supporting pupils one-to-one or in small groups.
• Assisting teachers with engaging classroom activities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and building confidence.
• Working across EYFS, KS1, KS2 and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) settings.
• Helping create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Who We're Looking For

You don't need to have worked as a Teaching Assistant before.

If you've supported children through previous work, volunteering, coaching, childcare, youth work, care work or similar roles, your experience could be exactly what schools are looking for.

You'll be someone who is:

• Caring and patient.
• Reliable and enthusiastic.
• Confident communicating with children and staff.
• Passionate about making a positive difference every day.

Why Join TeacherActive?

• Competitive daily pay of £85.50–£93.
• Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities.
• Free CPD training through MyProgression to help develop your skills.
• Dedicated support from your own recruitment consultant.
• £100 Refer-a-Friend bonus.
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience and develop your education career.

Whether you're looking for a fresh start, returning to work, or considering a long-term career in education, this could be the perfect opportunity.

📩 Apply today and start your journey with TeacherActive - email jamie.gregory@teacheractive.com or call 01792 717477 for more info!