Teaching Assistant

Role Details

Location: Cardiff
Start Date: Septembe 2026
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Daily Rate: £92.63–£95
Position: Teaching Assistant

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other members of the support team to help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

You will provide both academic and pastoral support, helping pupils build confidence and develop their skills throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils during lessons and classroom activities
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom engagement
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
• Supporting children's social and emotional development
• Preparing classroom resources and learning materials
• Assisting teachers with everyday classroom organisation
• Creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children and young people
• Patient, caring and approachable
• Confident in building positive relationships
• Reliable and adaptable
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Committed to supporting children's education and wellbeing
• Experienced in schools, nurseries, childcare or youth work (desirable but not essential)

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, you will need:

• Experience working with children or young people
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one
• EWC Registration, or willingness to apply
• The right to work in the UK

Our team can support you through the DBS and EWC application processes. Please note that application fees will need to be covered by you.

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

By joining Teaching Personnel, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Dedicated local consultant support
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Flexible working options
• £50 referral bonus scheme
• Easy-to-use online portal for timesheets and payslips

Interested?

If you're passionate about supporting children and want to take the next step in your education career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV or contact Lucie 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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