Teaching Assistant

Wales/ temporary / £85.50 - 95.00 per day

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Ebbw Vale
Start Date: November 2026
Salary: £85-£95 per day

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant who enjoys helping pupils develop their confidence in reading, writing and maths?

Do you have experience delivering small group interventions and supporting pupils of different abilities?

Are you looking for a part-time opportunity where you can make a real difference to children's learning and development?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream school based in Ebbw Vale, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across a range of age groups. The school is looking for someone who can create a positive and encouraging learning environment, helping pupils build confidence and develop their core literacy and numeracy skills.

The school is looking to take on a Teaching Assistant for 2 days per week from November 2026 on a temporary, long-term basis. The successful Teaching Assistant will work with small intervention groups across different year groups, delivering targeted support in reading, writing and maths, adapting activities to meet individual learning needs and working closely with teaching staff to monitor pupil progress.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

  • A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience

  • Experience supporting pupils in a mainstream school setting

  • Experience delivering literacy and numeracy interventions to small groups

  • A good understanding of the Curriculum for Wales

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to different age groups and abilities

  • A patient, enthusiastic and proactive approach to supporting children's learning

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

  • CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

  • Market leading rates of pay

  • TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 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.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 02920 099995

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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.

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