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Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Swansea
Date posted : 26/05/26
  1. Full Time
£14.25 - 14.25 per hour

Job description

Teaching Assistant Opportunities – Swansea & West Wales

Are you passionate about making a difference in the classroom? Looking for a rewarding role with great hours, competitive pay, and no weekend work?

We’re recruiting Teaching Assistants across Swansea & West Wales!


The Role

  • Hours: 08:30 – 15:30 (Perfect work-life balance ✅)
  • Pay: £14.25 per hour
  • Days: Monday to Friday – NO weekends!
  • Locations: Schools across Swansea & West Wales

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll support pupils in the classroom, help deliver engaging learning, and make a real impact on student development.


What We’re Looking For

To work as a Teaching Assistant in Wales, you should have:

✔ A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Supporting Teaching & Learning, or equivalent)
✔ Experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)
✔ A passion for education and supporting learners of all abilities
Registered with the EWC (Education Workforce Council) or willing to register
Enhanced DBS certificate (or willing to obtain one)
✔ A driving licence is desirable but not essential


Why Join Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, connecting talented educators with schools for over 25 years.

✅ What we offer:

  • Competitive weekly pay (£14.25 per hour)
  • Full compliance & safeguarding support
  • Access to FREE CPD training & career development
  • Dedicated personal consultant (support every step of the way)
  • A wide network of local schools & opportunities
  • Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

Make an Impact Every Day

Whether you’re starting your education career or looking for a new opportunity, this is your chance to join a trusted agency and work in supportive school environments where you can truly make a difference.

Join Teaching Personnel – The UK’s Leading Education Recruitment Agency


Apply Today!

Don’t miss out – Teaching Assistant roles are in high demand across Swansea & West Wales.

Get in touch with Teaching Personnel now to secure your next role!

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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