Intervention Teaching Assistant

Intervention Teaching Assistant – Swansea

Contract: Full-time / Part-time considered
Start date: ASAP
Location: Swansea

Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential? Do you have the patience, energy, and drive to make a measurable impact on learning? We’re looking for a dedicated Intervention Teaching Assistant to join a warm, supportive school in Swansea.

About the Role

As an Intervention TA, you will work closely with class teachers and the SENCo to deliver targeted support to pupils who need additional help in literacy, numeracy, and social/emotional development. Your goal will be to close learning gaps and give learners the confidence and skills they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group intervention sessions
• Support pupils with identified learning needs across KS1/KS2
• Assist with planning personalised intervention programmes
• Track pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers/SENCo
• Promote positive behaviour and support emotional wellbeing
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience as a TA, LSA, tutor, or similar role
• Confidence delivering literacy and numeracy interventions
• Strong communication skills and a patient, encouraging manner
• A positive, proactive approach to supporting learning
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Desirable: Experience or training in Wales-specific programmes such as:
• Literacy: Read Write Inc., Talk for Writing, Fresh Start, Reciprocal Reading, Literacy and Numeracy Framework (LNF) approaches
• Numeracy: Big Maths (CLIC), Success@Arithmetic, Numicon, Catch-Up Numeracy, Maths Mastery approaches
• (Desirable) Relevant qualifications such as Level 2/3 TA, CACHE, or a related degree

Ready to make an impact? Apply today with your CV and a short cover note outlining your experience and availability. Early applications are encouraged—interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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