Primary School Teaching Assistant
Job description
Primary School Teaching Assistant
Location: Cardiff
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £89.38 per day
Teaching Personnel are looking for friendly, motivated Teaching Assistants to support a range of welcoming primary schools across Cardiff and the surrounding areas.
If you’re passionate about helping children thrive — whether you’re an experienced TA, a graduate exploring a career in education, or simply someone who loves working with young people — this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
You’ll work closely with class teachers to support day‑to‑day learning, run small‑group activities, and provide one‑to‑one support where needed. Roles are available across Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2, giving you variety, flexibility, and the chance to build valuable classroom experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s learning while maintaining a healthy work–life balance.
The Perfect Candidate Will:
- Bring an enthusiastic and proactive approach to supporting children
- Have a genuine passion for helping pupils learn and develop
- Build positive, professional relationships with pupils, staff and parents
- Feel confident supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
- Work well as part of a team and contribute to a positive school environment
Why Work With Teaching Personnel?
- Support from your own dedicated recruitment consultant
- Flexible working patterns to fit around your lifestyle
- Access to regular training and CPD opportunities
- A chance to gain hands‑on experience in a range of Cardiff schools
- Easy management of your work diary through our TP App
Recruitment Requirements
- Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce) — or willingness to apply
- Mandatory EWC registration (for working in Wales)
- Willingness to complete safeguarding training
- An enthusiastic approach!
If you are looking to join us, please apply online or contact the Cardiff Primary Team on 02921 152423 for further information! We look forward to hearing from 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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