Teaching Assistant

Location: Caerphilly

A primary school in the Caerphilly area is seeking an inspiring Teaching Assistant to join their team mornings only. Experience working with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) is essential for this role.

This position primarily involves supporting children in the early years and includes elements of personal care.

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates passion, dedication, and relevant experience in this field.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Level 2 or 3 qualification and/or a minimum of six months’ experience working in an educational setting
• A calm, patient and caring demeanour
• Excellent communication skills
• A sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Experience supporting pupils’ learning on a one-to-one and small group basis

Applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two professional references.

• Competitive rates of pay
• Experience working in a rewarding and supportive environment
• Dedicated consultant support providing personalised guidance throughout your placement, backed by extensive industry knowledge

All our supply staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring the correct deduction of tax and National Insurance contributions, with no hidden administration fees.

If you are the right Teaching Assistant for this role, please contact Kaiya on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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.