Could you be the person who helps a child believe they can do it?
TeacherActive is recruiting Teaching Assistants across Neath Port Talbot to support pupils in welcoming primary schools.
You don't need previous school experience. If you've worked with children or young people through childcare, care, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, volunteering or another setting, we'd like to hear from you.
£85.50–£93 per day | Weekly PAYE pay
Neath Port Talbot
Immediate starts
⏰ Full-time, part-time & flexible supply work
Why apply?
Work that fits around you. Choose from regular full-time work, part-time opportunities or individual supply days.
Get classroom experience. Work across different primary schools and build valuable experience in education.
Get paid weekly. Straightforward PAYE pay.
Develop your skills. Free CPD and training through My-Progression.
Have support. A dedicated TeacherActive consultant will help find opportunities that match your experience and availability.
Earn extra. Up to £100 through our Refer a Friend scheme.*
What will you do?
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll help pupils feel supported, confident and ready to learn.
You could be:
Supporting the teacher during lessons
Working 1:1 or with small groups
Supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Encouraging positive behaviour and independence
Helping pupils stay engaged with their learning
Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment
No two days need to be the same.
Your experience matters
You could be a great fit if you've worked in:
Childcare · Early Years · Youth Work · Sports · Coaching · Care · Mentoring · Community Work · Volunteering
We're looking for people who are:
Patient and supportive
Reliable and adaptable
Confident working with children
Positive and enthusiastic
Good at building relationships
You don't need to be a qualified teacher. You don't even need previous classroom experience.
You just need the right attitude and a genuine interest in helping children succeed.
Interested?
Don't wait for the perfect education job to find you.
Apply today and Jamie Gregory will talk you through the Teaching Assistant opportunities currently available across Neath Port Talbot.
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Start building your education career — on your terms.
*Terms and conditions apply to the Refer a Friend scheme.
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