Teaching assistant

Teaching Assistant – January Start
Primary School, Cardiff
Start: January (Long-Term)
Role: Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Long-Term) – Year 2 Class Support
Pay: £89.38 per day

Do you enjoy being the steady, encouraging adult that helps children feel confident and ready to learn? Are you happiest when you’re supporting phonics, reading and early numeracy in a busy classroom? Looking for a long-term role in a school where you’ll feel valued, supported, and part of a team from day one?

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Teaching Assistant starting in January at a friendly primary school in Cardiff, where you will be supporting a Year 2 class.

About the school

This welcoming primary school has a strong community feel, and a clear value-led culture. The school places real importance on wellbeing, kindness, and positive relationships, creating a calm and nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

You’ll be working with enthusiastic pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds in a setting that celebrates inclusion and helps every child feel like they belong. Staff work closely as a team, leadership is approachable, and there are clear routines and strong pastoral support in place, making it a rewarding school to join whether you’re experienced or looking to grow your confidence in education.

The school promotes high standards while keeping a warm, child-centred approach, with a focus on helping pupils develop independence, curiosity, and pride in their learning.

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 Role?

• Competitive daily pay of £89.38
• 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 or contact Teaching Personnel for more details and to discuss this opportunity further.

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