Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Opportunities Available
Salary: £85.50 - £93 per day
Free Training Provided
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children's learning and development?
TeacherActive is recruiting enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to support a range of welcoming Primary Schools across Port Talbot. Whether you're looking for full-time work, part-time hours, or flexible opportunities that fit around your lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.
No previous school experience? That's okay. If you've worked with children or young people in any capacity, or have transferable skills from childcare, support work, coaching, care, youth work, or customer-facing roles, we can help you take the next step into education.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
Support pupils in the classroom on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
Assist teachers in creating a positive and engaging learning environment
Support children across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
Help pupils develop confidence, independence, and key learning skills
Support children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) where required
Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning
What We're Looking For
Experience working with children or young people is desirable
A positive, patient, and caring approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
Reliability, flexibility, and a willingness to learn
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Why Work with TeacherActive?
Competitive daily rates of £85.50 - £93 per day
Flexible work to suit your availability
Full-time, part-time, and day-to-day opportunities available
Free CPD and training through MyProgression
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
£100 Refer-a-Friend Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Opportunities to gain valuable experience within local Primary Schools
Start Your Education Journey Today
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, a childcare professional, a support worker, or looking for a new challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity to build a rewarding career in education.
Apply Today
To find out more about Teaching Assistant opportunities in Port Talbot, apply now or send your CV to:
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
Salary description
£85.50 - £93.00 per day