Teaching Assistant

Teaching assistant Pontypridd Immediate Start £92 per day Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next adventure supporting children’s behavioural, emotional and social skills? Do you have a proven…

Pay rate £85 – £95/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 28 September 2026

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Teaching assistant

Pontypridd

Immediate Start

£92 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next adventure supporting children’s behavioural, emotional and social skills?

Do you have a proven track record of having outstanding classroom management?

Are you reflective and highly organised?

TeacherActive is excited to be working with a Primary School based in Pontypridd. The school provides a stimulating, friendly and caring environment, where every child feels values, respected and listened to. They produce a culture of continuous learning in all aspects of school life including extra-curriculum opportunities that complement work in the classroom.

The school is looking to take on a highly skilled Teaching Assistant on a long term basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing pupils in Key Stage 2/KS2, supporting their learning with an enthusiastic teaching style. You will be expected to work closely with the classroom teacher, motivating pupils using creative resources to contribute to their development whilst following child protection and safeguarding guidelines. This role will be a great opportunity to enhance your skills and develop your experience as a Teaching Assistant.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

Teaching Assistant Qualifications or at least 6 months experience working with children
Ability to create valued pupil/colleague relationships
Excellent planning, organisation and classroom management skills
Experience teaching up to Key Stage 2 / KS2
In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available around the clock to help you with the easy onboarding process.
Guaranteed Payment Scheme *T&Cs apply*
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 Teaching Assistant 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

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