As one of the UK’s largest education recruitment agencies, we pride ourselves on matching Teaching Assistants with rewarding roles while offering long-term career progression, CPD opportunities, and market-leading pay.
Mainstream Teaching Assistant
As a Mainstream TA, you will:
Support pupils in the classroom, in small groups, or 1:1
Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management
Help pupils stay engaged, focused, and motivated
Provide behaviour support where needed
Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment
Requirements – Teaching Assistant
The successful Teaching Assistant will have:
Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a mainstream school
Confidence supporting pupils 1:1 and in groups
Strong classroom behaviour management skills
A caring, patient, and nurturing approach
The ability to adapt quickly to different school settings
Experience in primary or secondary education is highly desirable.
What TeacherActive Offers You
In return, you can expect:
A dedicated consultant team available 24/7
A simple and supportive onboarding process
Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
Access to CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel
Competitive, market-leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 for referring a friend (T&Cs apply)
All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring you pay the correct Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin fees.
Apply Now – Teaching Assistant Jobs in Mountain Ash
If you’re looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role in a mainstream school, click APPLY NOW and a member of our team will be in touch.
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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
£80.00 - £90.00 per day