Primary School Teaching Assistant

Flexible Teaching Assistant

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Job Type: Flexible

Pay: £89.38 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Are you looking for a Teaching Assistant role in the Cardiff Area on a full time, part time or flexible basis?

We are recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools in the centre of Cardiff. The position is flexible, suiting individuals who are looking for full/part time roles – we work around you!

The ideal candidate will support the classroom teacher with general classroom assistance, working with small groups or on a one-to-one basis to help pupils engage with their learning. You will have the opportunity to work with a range of age groups from Foundation Phase to Key Stage 2, as well working in a range of Primary Schools in the Cardiff area.  Adaptability is essential to work well with different age groups, and the ideal candidate must be reliable. This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable hands-on experience and make a real difference in a child’s learning experience.

Is this something that interests you? – If yes, then we want to hear from you!

Ideal candidate:

• An enthusiastic and hardworking individual, who uses initiative and is eager to help in all areas.
• Able to build positive, professional relationships with pupils, teachers and parents.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to support small groups of children with intervention work.
• Confident providing 1:1 support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and with other members of staff.

Recruitment Criteria:

• Enhanced DBS (Child Only) checks must be completed before the role will commence.
• EWC registration - mandatory requirement in Wales.
• Willingness to complete relevant safeguarding training.

Experience working with children or as a Teaching Assistant is desirable but not always needed to be successful!

What we offer:

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.
• Great opportunity to make a real impact on a child’s learning and development.
• Regular contact with a consultant who is an expert in the Cardiff area

If you are looking to work as a Teaching Assistant, please apply online or contact the Cardiff Primary Team on 02921 152423 for further information!

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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.
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