Teaching Assistant Opportunity – Swansea

Location: Swansea
Start Date: September 2026
⏰ Hours: Full-Time
Pay: £92.63 per day

Are you a caring, patient, and enthusiastic individual looking to make a real difference in a child’s life? We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Swansea this September.

The Role

You will be working 1:1 with a lovely Year 5 pupil who has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Your support will play a key role in helping him thrive both academically and emotionally.

✏️ Key Responsibilities

Provide individualised support with reading and writing
Help create a positive, structured, and nurturing learning environment
Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO
Encourage confidence, independence, and engagement ⭐

✅ What We’re Looking For

Experience working with children (school-based experience is a bonus) ‍
Understanding of ASD or willingness to learn
Patient, empathetic, and reliable personality
Strong communication skills

Why Apply?

Make a meaningful impact every day
Be part of a supportive and friendly school community
Gain valuable experience in SEN education

If you’re passionate about supporting children and want a rewarding full-time role, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now to start your journey in September 2026!

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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Teaching Assistant Roles – Swansea Flexible Work | £92.63 per day | Immediate Start AvailableLooking to start a rewarding role in education? We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic and reliable Teach

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