Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (Primary) – East Cardiff 

Pay: £89.38 – £95 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term (flexible)

We’re recruiting for a welcoming, community-minded Church in Wales primary school in East Cardiff (Llanedeyrn area) with a strong caring ethos, where pupils are described as kind, keen to learn and behaving very well. The school has a clear vision for improving teaching and learning, a real focus on staff wellbeing, and an engaging, inquiry-based curriculum that gives pupils a strong say in what and how they learn.

The Role

You’ll work closely with the class teacher and wider support team to help pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally—supporting learning in class, running small-group interventions, and providing 1:1 support where needed (including ALN/SEN).

Key Responsibilities

• Support learning across the curriculum (whole class, small groups, and 1:1)

• Assist with literacy, numeracy, and classroom routines

• Provide additional support for pupils with ALN/SEN and wellbeing needs

• Help maintain a calm, positive learning environment and promote excellent behaviour

• Prepare resources, support activities, and contribute to an inclusive classroom culture

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a primary school or working with children (preferred)

• Patient, proactive, and confident supporting pupils with a range of needs

• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude

• Calm approach to behaviour support and building positive relationships

Requirements (Essential)

• Enhanced DBS (or willing to apply – we can support)

• EWC registration (or willing to register – we can support)

• Right to work in the UK

• If you’ve lived/worked abroad for 6+ months in the last 5 years, you’ll need an overseas police check

Why This School?

• Strong, caring ethos and inclusive values

• Leaders support staff wellbeing and empower teachers to develop practice

• A curriculum designed to build pupil voice and meaningful learning experiences

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