Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £14.25 per hour

Do you enjoy supporting children to achieve their full potential in a nurturing learning environment?

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive impact in mainstream primary schools?

Are you flexible, outgoing and ready to start a new Teaching Assistant role across the Vale of Glamorgan this September?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming mainstream primary schools across the Vale of Glamorgan. Each school is committed to providing an engaging and inclusive learning environment, offering Teaching Assistants the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of year groups and classroom settings.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work on a temporary basis from September 2026, with opportunities for long-term placements for the right Teaching Assistant. The successful Teaching Assistant will support pupils across a range of mainstream primary schools in the Vale of Glamorgan, working closely with class teachers to deliver engaging learning activities and provide additional support where required. The ability to speak Welsh is advantageous but not essential.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children within a primary school setting
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential
• The ability to speak Welsh is advantageous but not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting teaching and learning
• A positive, outgoing attitude and willingness to get stuck in
• A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential

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 position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 02920 099 995

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.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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.