Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Cardiff Primary School (Full-Time)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (Monday to Friday)
Pay: £89.38 – £95 per day
Start: ASAP (or next available start)

Are you a caring, reliable Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a Cardiff primary school? We’re working with welcoming schools across Cardiff who need confident support staff to help pupils thrive in and out of the classroom.

The role

You’ll be supporting class teachers and pupils across the school day, helping to keep learning positive, structured and inclusive. Depending on the school, this may include:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups (literacy/numeracy/interventions)

• Helping manage behaviour and maintain a calm learning environment

• Assisting with lesson activities, resources and classroom organisation

• Supporting playground duties and transitions throughout the day

• Building strong relationships with pupils and staff

Requirements (essential)

• Right to work in the UK

• A genuine interest in supporting children’s learning and wellbeing

Compliance / checks

• Enhanced DBS and EWC registration are required — if you don’t have these yet, we can support you in getting them sorted.

• If you have lived or worked outside the UK for more than 6 months in the last 5 years, you will need an overseas criminal clearance check.

What you’ll get

• Competitive daily pay (£89.38–£95)

• Ongoing support with compliance and placement

• Opportunities for long-term and consistent work in Cardiff schools

Apply now with your CV and a short summary of your availability, year group preference (if any), and whether you have an Enhanced DBS / EWC already.

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.
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