Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.69 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 November 2025 |
| Location: | NP4 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Teacheractive Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | DETANP4-8985 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant / TA
Pontypool
Immediate Start
£13.69 an hour
Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is active upon creating valued relationships with your pupils?
Can you create a positive atmosphere in the classroom whilst implementing a creative learning style?
Do you thrive in a fast pace environment where no day is the same?
TeacherActive are proud to be working with a nurturing Primary School located in the heart of Pontypool. The primary school is built around the importance of promoting the key skills of literacy, numeracy and digital competence, but it is underpinned by a huge emphasis on pupils’ health and wellbeing. They encourage their pupils to be healthy and confident individuals who are ambitious and capable of achieving what they put their minds to, supporting them with all aspects of their learning journey.
The Primary school are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who’s able to use their initiative and adapt their teaching style to meet the requirements of pupils with additional learning needs. You will be responsible for supporting children both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups delivering interventions whilst keeping them safe and engaged during their learning. You will be working in the Foundation Phase and will need to be flexible to work between the hours of 08:30am – 15:30pm.
The successful Teaching Assistant /TA will have:
• At least 6 months experience or a minimum level 2 qualification
• Experience working with additional learning needs
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with staff, pupils and parents
• Flexibility to work 08:30am – 15:30pm
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A dedicated team of consultants available around the clock to help you with the easy onboarding process.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *T&Cs apply*
• 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 / TA position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL: danni.ensor@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 02920 099 995
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.