Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools

Cardiff and Surrounding Areas
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Ready to Make a Difference in the Classroom?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic, reliable and caring individuals to work as Teaching Assistants across primary schools throughout Cardiff and surrounding areas.

Whether you have experience working with children, are studying education, or are looking to begin a career in schools, this role provides a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting pupils' learning and development.

Why Become a Teaching Assistant?

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in helping pupils succeed both academically and socially. Working alongside teachers, you'll support learning in the classroom, provide additional help to pupils who need it, and contribute to creating a positive learning environment.

This role is ideal for anyone who:

• Is considering a future career in education.
• Wants to gain experience in a primary school setting.
• Enjoys working with children and helping them reach their potential.
• Is looking for flexible work around studies or other commitments.
• Wants to build experience before pursuing teacher training.

Flexibility That Works For You

With Teaching Personnel, you can:

✅ Experience a variety of primary schools across Cardiff.
✅ Build relationships with local schools and education professionals.
✅ Secure regular work in one school if preferred.
✅ Explore different school environments before committing to a permanent role.
✅ Gain valuable experience to strengthen future applications for education-based careers.

Many of our Teaching Assistants go on to secure long-term and permanent positions within schools.

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers during lessons and classroom activities.
• Working with small groups or individual pupils.
• Providing additional support to children who require extra assistance.
• Helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and resources.
• Encouraging pupil participation, confidence and development.

We're Looking For People With

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, patient and caring attitude.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.

Transferable Experience Welcome

We would love to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Childcare
• Youth Work
• Support Work
• Care Work
• Coaching
• Tutoring
• Nursery Settings
• Volunteering with Children
• Residential Childcare
• Mentoring

Why Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, supporting schools and education professionals since 1996.

When you join Teaching Personnel, you'll benefit from:

• Free CPD and training courses.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your journey.
• Access to long-term and permanent positions.
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing career support and development opportunities.

Requirements

To be considered, you'll need:

• The right to work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply for one).
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) or willingness to register.
• Two professional references covering the last two years.
• A passion for supporting children and helping them succeed.

Start Your Education Journey Today

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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