Teaching Assistant in Penarth

We are looking to appoint a committed Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across the school. This full-time role involves working with pupils individually and in small groups, helping to promote progress, confidence, and positive engagement within the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning across the classroom, individually and in small groups

• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom organisation

• Provide support for children with additional learning or behavioural needs

• Help maintain a safe, calm, and engaging learning environment

• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and independence

• Support play-based and creative learning activities, particularly in EYFS and KS1

• Supervise pupils during lessons, activities, and break times

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children in a primary school or similar setting

• A patient, nurturing, and positive approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

• Good understanding of safeguarding and child welfare

• Reliable, adaptable, and committed to supporting children’s development

What We Offer

• A full-time position in a friendly and supportive school

• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to children’s learning

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative staff team

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Competitive pay, dependent on experience

Safeguarding

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding requirements. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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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