Supply Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Supply Teaching Assistant – Swansea & Surrounding Areas
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time (flexible based on your availability)
Location: Swansea & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £13.75 per hour  

Are you passionate about supporting young people in their education? Do you want to make a difference in secondary schools and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) units? Join Teaching Personnel, the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, as a Supply Teaching Assistant in Swansea and surrounding areas!

About the Role:

We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, and flexible Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Secondary Schools and ALN units. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals with experience in childcare, education, or care work – whether personal or professional – who are looking to gain further experience in the education sector.

Roles are available on both a full-time and part-time basis, tailored to your availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of lessons and classroom management.

• Assisting pupils with additional learning needs (ALN), including behavioural, emotional, or physical needs.

• Providing one-to-one and small group support.

• Encouraging pupil engagement, independence, and confidence.

• Supporting students in accessing the curriculum and promoting inclusion.

• Assisting with personal care needs, where necessary.

• Helping to create a positive and safe learning environment.

Requirements:

• Experience in a childcare, educational or care-based setting (personal or professional).

• A proactive and adaptable attitude.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work well as part of a team.

• A valid child-only Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

• Driving is an advantage due to the varied school locations.

• Welsh language skills are an advantage but not essential.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we are committed to your professional growth and development. We offer:

• Flexible work options to suit your schedule – perfect for balancing other commitments.

• Access to a wide variety of schools and settings, including mainstream and ALN units.

• Ongoing support from your personal consultant.

• Extensive training opportunities, including:

  • Team Teach Level 2

  • Understanding Autism

  • MAKATON

  • Cover Supervisor Training

• Opportunity to gain long-term or permanent roles through temporary supply work.

About Teaching Personnel:

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency. With over 25 years of experience, we connect passionate educators with schools across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional service to schools and candidates, with personalised support every step of the way.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and join our team for the new academic year starting September 2025. Whether you're looking to work five days a week or just a few, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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