Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.69 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | CF40 1AG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Teacheractive Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JMTATP-89856 |
Summary
Are you a Teaching Assistant seeking an exciting new opportunity?
Do you have experience supporting children with additional learning needs?
Are you able to use your initiative to manage situations independently within the classroom?
TeacherActive is delighted to partner with a community-focused Primary School in Tonypandy. This school enjoys an excellent reputation within the county, offering modern facilities and a clear ethos: when children feel happy and safe, they achieve their best learning outcomes. The environment is welcoming and inclusive, supported by exceptional staff who ensure everyone feels valued and at home. This is a wonderful opportunity to join one of the borough’s leading primary schools.
About the Role
The school is seeking a flexible Teaching Assistant (TA) for regular, weekly work. The successful candidate will be adaptable, as duties may range from supporting the nursery to Key Stage 2, including work within the school’s Special Resource Base (SRB). The ability to work independently and across all phases of the school is essential. This is a school where culture is prioritised, offering a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment.
Key Requirements
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations
• Experience supporting children with additional learning needs on a one-to-one basis
What We Offer
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (terms and conditions apply)
• Access to CPD courses and certificates via 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)
Our staff are employed on a PAYE basis, ensuring correct tax and National Insurance contributions are made, with no hidden administration fees deducted from your earnings.
If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant role, please click ‘APPLY NOW’. We look forward to discussing this fantastic opportunity with you.
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.