Teaching Assistant
Job description
Full-Time Primary Teaching Assistant
Cardiff | Long Term / Permanent | £89.89 per day | ⏰ Start Date: ASAP
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and welcoming school in Cardiff. This is a fantastic full-time opportunity for someone passionate about helping children learn, grow, and achieve their potential.
The Role
- Support the class teacher with engaging and effective lessons
- Provide one-to-one or small group support across a range of abilities
- Assist with planning, preparation of learning materials, and classroom organisation
- Promote positive behaviour and maintain an inclusive learning environment
- Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
- Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and parents to support achievement
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting (essential)
- Confident supporting phonics, reading, writing, and maths at primary level
- Proactive, reliable, and adaptable to different classroom needs
- Patient, empathetic, and passionate about helping children thrive
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Benefits
- Competitive daily rate of £89.89
- Full-time hours for stability and consistency
- Supportive and collaborative school environment
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
If you are an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant based in Cardiff, we’d love to hear from you!
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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