Teaching Assistant

Posted 13 hours 55 minutes ago by Prospero Group

Permanent
Full Time
Education Jobs
Swansea, United Kingdom
Job Description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Supply Opportunities (Swansea)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting Primary Teaching Assistants to support schools across Swansea. These roles offer a high level of flexibility, allowing you to choose working patterns that suit your availability and preferences.

This is an excellent opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced candidates seeking supply work, with the potential for longer-term placements based on performance and school needs. Immediate starts are available.

Contract Details

  • Location: Swansea
  • Position: Supply Teaching Assistant
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Contract Type: Flexible supply (short-term and potential long-term opportunities)
  • Working Pattern: Full-time and part-time options available
  • Pay Rate: From £89.76 per day
  • Hours: Typical school hours (e.g. 8:30am - 3:00pm)

Experience, Training and Qualifications

  • Relevant qualifications (QTS or equivalent is desirable)
  • Up-to-date safeguarding training (can be provided free of charge)
  • Experience working with children in an educational setting is advantageous

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this role, you must:

  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Hold an enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one
  • Provide two professional references covering the last two years, relating to work with children

What we Offer

  • Free, accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
  • Ongoing support from an experienced in-house Training and Development Team
  • Access to a variety of flexible and long-term opportunities within local schools

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your up-to-date CV. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. All candidates will be required to complete full registration and pass safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is a shared responsibility, and all successful applicants will be expected to uphold these standards.