Teaching Assistant

Full Time Primary Teaching Assistant

Contract Term: Full Time
Contract Type: Long Term / Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Cardiff
Pay Rate: £89.89 per day

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Cardiff. This is a fantastic full-time opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children's learning and development.

The role:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons

• Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils across different ability levels

• Assist with planning, preparation of learning materials, and classroom organisation

• Encourage positive behaviour and help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment

• Support pupils' social and emotional development, as well as academic progress

• Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and parents to support pupil achievement

The ideal candidate will:

• Have proven experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting (essential)

• Be confident supporting phonics, reading, writing, and maths at primary level

• Be proactive, reliable, and able to adapt to the needs of the class and individual pupils

• Show patience, empathy, and enthusiasm for helping children reach their potential

• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rate of £89.89

• Full-time hours offering stability and consistency

• Supportive and collaborative school environment

• Professional development and training opportunities

If you are an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Primary Teaching Assistant based in Cardiff, we would love to hear from you.

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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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