Teaching Assistant Jobs – Port Talbot Primary Schools
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Company: TeacherActive
Job Type: Full-time | Part-time | Flexible Hours
Salary: £85.50 - £93 per day
Are you passionate about working with children and thinking about starting or continuing a career within education? We’re currently looking for enthusiastic and dependable Teaching Assistants to support a number of friendly and supportive primary schools across Port Talbot and the surrounding areas.
Whether you’re looking for full-time work, part-time hours, or flexible supply work to fit around other commitments, I’d love to help you find a role that suits both your experience and your lifestyle.
At TeacherActive, we know that every Teaching Assistant brings something different into the classroom. So whether you already have school-based experience, have supported children in another setting, or have transferable skills and a genuine passion for helping young people thrive, we’d really love to hear from you.
What we can offer:
✔ Flexible working opportunities to fit around you
✔ Competitive rates of pay
✔ Free CPD and training through MyProgression
✔ Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
✔ £100 Refer-a-Friend bonus
The role will involve:
• Supporting pupils within the classroom on a 1-to-1 basis or in small group settings
• Helping to build a positive and engaging learning environment
• Supporting children across the Foundation Phase, KS1 and KS2
• Assisting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Working closely with teachers and wider school staff to support pupil development and wellbeing
What we’re looking for:
• Experience working with children, either within schools or other environments
• A patient, caring, and positive attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine interest in supporting children within education
No formal qualifications? Absolutely no problem — some of the strongest Teaching Assistants come from backgrounds with transferable skills and valuable life experience.
If you’d like to find out more about Teaching Assistant opportunities in Port Talbot, I’d love to have a chat.
Email [email protected] or apply today to get started.
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.

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