Flexible, Part Time Teaching Assistant

Flexible, Part-Time Teaching Assistant & Unqualified Teaching Opportunities – Cardiff Secondary Schools
Mainstream Schools & Additional Needs Bases | Term Time Only | £95–£120 per day

Are you looking for flexible work that fits around your studies, family life, or other commitments?

At Teaching Personnel, we are recruiting adaptable, enthusiastic individuals to work on a part-time, flexible, ad hoc basis across a variety of secondary schools in Cardiff.

These roles involve supporting pupils aged 11–16 in both mainstream settings and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) bases.

Why This Role Is Ideal for You

This opportunity is perfect for:

• University students
• Graduates considering a career in teaching
• Individuals seeking flexible, diary-friendly work
• Those with backgrounds in sports coaching, childcare, or support work
• People with personal experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties

No classroom experience is required – just confidence, reliability, and a positive attitude.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting students in lessons across a range of subjects
• Providing 1:1 or small group support
• Assisting pupils with additional learning needs
• Helping to maintain a focused, positive learning environment
• Delivering pre-set work in the absence of a teacher (unqualified teaching cover)

Pay & Flexibility

• £95 – £120 per day (dependent on role and experience)
• Work available Monday to Friday (term time only)
• ✅ Choose the days you’re available
• Access to our booking app where you can update availability and accept work

You’re in control of your schedule.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding vetting checks (including enhanced DBS)
• Ability to start ASAP once vetting is cleared

Our team at Teaching Personnel will fully support you throughout the vetting and onboarding process, making it straightforward and stress-free.

Training & Support

• Online safeguarding and role-specific training provided
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience

If you're reliable, adaptable, and interested in gaining hands-on experience in secondary schools across Cardiff, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to start your journey in education with flexible work that fits around you.

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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