Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant 
Location: Cardiff
Pay: £92.63 per day
Start Date: ASAP (subject to vetting)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (Monday to Friday)

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting both full-time and part-time Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across central Cardiff and surrounding areas. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teachers and helping to create a positive, engaging learning environment for pupils. We offer flexible opportunities to suit your availability—whether you're looking for 1–2 days per week or a full-time position.

Roles are available for immediate start following the vetting process, as well as for the upcoming academic year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils who require additional help, either one-to-one or in small groups
• Assisting the teacher with classroom management and lesson delivery
• Preparing learning resources and materials
• Helping to maintain a clean, safe, and organised classroom environment

What We Offer:

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your time working with us
• Access to CPD courses to support your professional development
• Flexible working opportunities tailored to your needs
• £50 referal bonus if you refer a teaching assistant / teacher 

Requirements:

• Enhanced Child Only DBS Certificate
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Ability to provide professional references

Who We’re Looking For:

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant is beneficial but not essential. Successful candidates have come from areas such as:

• Sports coaching or science
• SEN/ALN personal experience
• Music and drama
• Creative arts
• Psychology or sociology
• Care work
• Youth organisations (e.g. Scouts, Brownies)
• And many more

If you're passionate about supporting children’s learning and development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online today or contact the Cardiff East Primary Team on 02921 152423 for more information.

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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