Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Cwmbran

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £85.50 - £92.63 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional learning needs to achieve their full potential?

Do you have experience working with pupils with complex needs in a school setting?

Are you a patient, resilient and nurturing Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a busy and nurturing mainstream primary school in Cwmbran that is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join their Special Needs Resource Base. The school is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child is supported to thrive both academically and personally.

The school is looking to take on a full-time Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis from September 2026. The successful Teaching Assistant will work within the Special Needs Resource Base, supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, providing tailored interventions, encouraging independence and assisting with the delivery of engaging learning activities.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children with ALN and complex needs

• Experience supporting pupils within a primary school environment

• A caring, patient and nurturing approach

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

• A positive can-do attitude and willingness to get stuck in

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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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.