Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Full Time

Pay - £89.38 per day

Start Date – 2^nd September 2025

Role – Full Time

Hours – 8:30am – 3:30pm

Are you an experienced teaching assistant or looking to start a new career in the education sector? Teaching Personnel would love to hear from you!

Teaching Personnel are seeking to recruit a teaching assistant to work on a full-time basis in a school based in the centre of Cardiff. The role will consist of working 5 days a week, supporting a class in Key Stage 2. The successful teaching assistant will be on hand to provide continuous support to the teacher and children in the class and contribute to the positive school environment. There may be instances working with children who require additional support on a 1:1 basis. Adaptability will be required to ensure the children are progressing and developing as expected throughout the year. Good subject knowledge in Maths and English will also be required to support the children with their learning day to day. You will also be required to complete interventions with small groups of children; therefore, behaviour management, confidence and good communication skills will be essential in the role.

Teaching Assistant Duties:

• Working with children on a 1:1 basis who require additional support with their learning
• Completing intervention work with small groups of children
• Preparing resources ready for lessons
• Providing continuous support to the teacher and children in the class

Recruitment Criteria:

• Enhanced Child Only DBS Certificate (Teaching Personnel can help with this!).
• Registered to the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
• Be able to provide references
• Experience personally or in a working environment with children (desirable).

About the School:

The school is based in the centre of Cardiff and is a two-form entry. The school are looking for an individual with experience working with children in a professional setting. The ideal candidate will need to be enthusiastic and reliable, with the ability to create good relationships with the staff, parents and children at the school. The school are happy to provide feedback and support to contribute to your professional development and are always open to hearing new ideas and techniques.

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

Successful candidates will be in regular contact with a consultant at Teaching Personnel, who will be on hand to help throughout the onboarding process and your time working with us. If you wish to expand your knowledge or professional development, we also offer free/discounted courses on our website covering a range of areas. If you refer a teacher or teaching assistant to us, you can also receive a £50 bonus!

If you are interested in this position or would like to find out about other opportunities we can offer, please apply online or contact the Cardiff Primary Team on 02921 152423!

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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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