Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – January Start
Primary School, Gabalfa area (Cardiff)
Start: January
Role: Teaching Assistant (Full time – Part time)
Pay: £89.38 per day

Are you looking for a teaching assistant role where you’ll feel welcomed, supported, and part of a positive school community? Do you want to make a real difference each day by helping children build confidence, settle into routines, and achieve their goals while still enjoying a healthy work-life balance?

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Teaching Assistant starting in January at a friendly primary school in the Gabalfa area of Cardiff.

About the school

This welcoming primary school is known locally for its strong sense of community and supportive culture. It’s a school where staff work closely together, communication is open, and you’ll never feel like you’re left to figure things out alone. The environment is calm and structured, with clear routines that help children feel secure and ready to learn from the moment they walk through the door.

The school serves pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds, and inclusion is real strength children are encouraged to be respectful, kind, and proud of their school. There’s also a strong focus on wellbeing and pastoral support, so relationships come first and pupils are given the guidance they need to thrive both academically and emotionally.

You’ll be joining a team that values consistency, teamwork, and a child-centred approach. Whether you’re experienced in schools or looking to build on your skills, it’s a great setting to develop your confidence and make a genuine impact.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities across the curriculum (Curriculum for Wales)
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils make progress in literacy, numeracy, and wider learning
• Support children with additional learning needs (ALN) where required, adapting support to individual needs
• Help maintain a calm, positive learning environment with clear routines and expectations
• Encourage pupil confidence, independence, and positive behaviour
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Promote wellbeing, inclusion, and safeguarding best practice at all times

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working with children (school-based experience desirable)
• A calm, patient, and proactive approach to supporting learning and behaviour
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• A genuine interest in helping children thrive academically and emotionally
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why This Roles

• Competitive daily pay of £89.38
• Join a school known for supportive leadership, positive staff culture, and a strong community feel
• Work in a setting where children are encouraged to feel confident, included, and proud of their progress
• Long-term role with consistency, routine, and the chance to make a meaningful impact
• Access to a wide range of training opportunities through Teaching Personnel

Apply now for more details and to discuss this opportunity further.

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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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