Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow, and succeed in a safe and supportive environment?

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 2 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Cardiff. If you're looking to build your experience in education or continue a rewarding career supporting young learners, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Cardiff
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Pay: £92.63 - £95.00 per day

The Role

As a Year 2 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely alongside the class teacher, providing support to pupils as they continue to develop essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils within the classroom environment
• Working with small groups and individual learners
• Assisting with classroom activities and lesson delivery
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Helping to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who have experience working with children in any capacity, including:

• Teaching Assistants
• Nursery Practitioners
• Playworkers
• Sports Coaches
• Care Workers
• Youth Workers
• Scout or Guide Leaders
• Other child-focused professionals

The ideal candidate will be:

• Caring, patient, and enthusiastic
• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development
• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive and able to work independently when required
• Flexible and adaptable within a busy school setting
• Reliable, committed, and eager to make a positive impact

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS Certificate (Child Workforce) or willingness to obtain one
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)

If you do not currently hold either of the above, Teaching Personnel can support you through the application process (costs apply).

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive weekly pay
• Consistent full-time work in a supportive Cardiff primary school
• Dedicated support from an experienced Primary Education Consultant
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• £50 referral bonus for successful educator recommendations
• A user-friendly app to manage bookings and pay

If you're ready to make a difference in a Year 2 classroom and help children build strong foundations for future learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV or contact the Cardiff Primary Team on 02921 152423 for more information.

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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