Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant / TA

Location: Merthyr Tydfil

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: £82.14 per day

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds through engaging and supportive teaching?

Do you have the skills to support pupils’ educational and social development effectively?

Do you possess experience working with children in an educational setting?

TeacherActive is delighted to collaborate with an exceptional Primary School based in Merthyr Tydfil. The school prides itself on nurturing every pupil to reach their full potential, providing inclusive opportunities for all. They embrace the value of learning through trial and error, creating a supportive environment where children understand that mistakes are part of their educational journey.

About the Role

The Primary School is seeking a dedicated and professional Teaching Assistant / TA to join on a full-time basis, with the possibility of a long-term position for the right candidate. The successful applicant will support pupils across the Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2 (KS2), providing one-to-one assistance to enhance their learning experience.

Key Requirements

• A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or at least six months’ experience in an educational setting
• Ability to build positive and respectful relationships with pupils
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

What We Offer

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through a smooth onboarding process
• Guaranteed payment schemes (terms and conditions apply)
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel
• Competitive, market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 for referring a friend (terms and conditions apply)

All staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring correct deductions for Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden administration fees deducted from your earnings.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant / TA role, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or contact Danni for further details.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 02920 099 995

All applicants will be contacted to assess suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration includes an enhanced DBS check, identity verification, and the provision of professional references. We take pride in delivering excellent service and offer a wide variety of opportunities across schools and other educational settings, with competitive pay rates and flexible working hours.

Regular external audits consistently confirm our high standards. We are passionate about matching the right candidates with the right environments.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business, providing temporary and contract recruitment services.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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