Teaching Assistant

About the Role:

• Location: Cardiff (CF11)

• Pay: £89.38 per day

• Start Date: November 2025

• End Date: July 2026

• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Teaching Personnel is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in the centre of Cardiff. This role involves supporting the teacher and pupils in the classroom while contributing to a positive and collaborative school environment. The successful candidate will be friendly, adaptable, and willing to assist wherever needed. Using initiative is essential to ensure that children remain focused and receive the appropriate support throughout the day.

About the School:
The school is a welcoming, one-form entry primary located in the CF11 area. You will work alongside a supportive team of teachers and teaching assistants who will provide ongoing guidance and feedback. There is potential for the role to continue for the full academic year ending in July 2026 for a candidate who fits well with the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare the classroom and learning resources for lessons

• Assist the teacher with general classroom support and behaviour management

• Help maintain a clean, tidy, and organised classroom environment

Additional Benefits:

• A dedicated consultant from Teaching Personnel will support you throughout your placement

• Access to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses to further your skills

• Refer a teacher or teaching assistant to Teaching Personnel and receive a £50 bonus

Requirements:

• Enhanced Child-Only DBS Certificate (Teaching Personnel can assist with this)

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)

• Ability to provide professional references

If you believe this role suits you, please apply online or contact the Cardiff Primary Team at 02921 152423 for more 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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