Teaching Assistant

Location: Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales
Pay Rate: £92.63 per day
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate & Ongoing Opportunities Available

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Primary Teaching Assistants to work in welcoming and supportive primary schools across the Vale of Glamorgan. Whether you have previous classroom experience or are looking to start your career in education, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience while making a real difference to children's learning and development.

We are working with a number of primary schools seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants, Classroom Assistants, and ALN Support Assistants to support pupils across Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging classroom activities.
• Work with small groups and individual pupils to enhance learning outcomes.
• Assist children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Help create a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

Ideal Teaching Assistant Candidate

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a positive, enthusiastic and proactive approach to working with children.
• Are passionate about supporting learning and child development.
• Can build strong professional relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Feel confident supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Have previous experience working with children, schools, coaching, youth work or care settings (desirable but not essential).

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
• Flexible work opportunities to suit your availability.
• Access to free CPD and professional development training.
• Valuable classroom experience within local Vale of Glamorgan schools.
• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Easy management of bookings and availability through the Teaching Personnel App.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent school placements.

Requirements

To work as a Teaching Assistant in Wales, applicants must:

• Hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Child Workforce Update Service (or be willing to obtain one).
• Be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
• Complete safeguarding and compliance checks.
• Provide references covering the last 24 months.

Apply for Teaching Assistant Jobs in the Vale of Glamorgan

If you are interested in becoming a Primary Teaching Assistant in the Vale of Glamorgan, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the Cardiff & The Vale Primary Team on 02921 152423 for more information about our current Teaching Assistant vacancies.

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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