Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young learners in a primary school setting?

If so, you need to get in touch today!

 Start date: September 2026

Days/hours: Full time (Mon – Fri 8:30am – 3:30pm)

Location: Cardiff

Pay: £92.63-95 a day

Teaching personnel is working in partnership with a number of schools within Cardiff for teaching assistants to join these lovely schools.

We are looking for someone who is keen to make a positive difference and wants to be a part of a bigger community. You will be expected to work closely with teachers and other staff to create a safe a positive environment for pupils to develop and learn.

Expectations

• Support pupils individually and in small groups to enhance learning and engagement.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence, and positive learning behaviours.
• Promote the safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing of all pupils.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils and staff

About the candidate

Ideally you will have;

• Child based experience, whether that’s in a classroom setting or similar
• Strong communication skills
• A proactive approach and the ability to use your own initiative

What you will need

• An enhanced child DBS, on the update service

• A live EWC registration

Please note: *If you don’t have these, Teaching Personnel can help with you apply for both checks which you will have to pay for*

What we can offer you

• Weekly competitive pay
• A dedicated Primary specialist team which strives to find the perfect fit for you
• Free CPD courses available to develop personally as well as professionally
• £50 referral scheme for every candidate you refer to us!
• Interactive app to access payslips and working diary

If this role interests you, you will need to apply with your most recent CV. Any questions please call 02921 152423.

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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