Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Cardiff Central
Start Date: January 2027
Pay Rate: £92.63 per day
Working Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, with the potential for a permanent position

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity, or are you considering a rewarding new career in education?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Cardiff City Centre.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development. Whether you already have experience working in a school or are looking to gain valuable experience within education, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support the day-to-day running of the classroom and help create a positive, engaging learning environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing general classroom support to the teacher and pupils.
• Offering additional 1:1 support to children who require extra assistance.
• Encouraging pupils to participate in classroom activities and reach their full potential.
• Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a productive learning environment.
• Helping children develop their confidence, independence and social skills.

You will be joining a passionate and supportive team within a school that is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and positive environment for all pupils.

Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential. The most important qualities are a positive attitude, patience, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for helping children succeed.

What Makes a Successful Teaching Assistant?

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a confident, friendly and approachable manner.
• Demonstrate good behaviour management skills.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff.
• Are patient, understanding and supportive of children's individual needs.
• Can follow instructions while also using their own initiative when required.
• Have previous experience working with children, either professionally or personally.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates will need:

• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (Teaching Personnel can assist with the application process).
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

When you join Teaching Personnel, you will benefit from:

• Dedicated consultant support: You will have a dedicated consultant with expert knowledge of the Cardiff area to guide you throughout the recruitment process and provide ongoing support.
• Professional development: Access to a range of free and discounted training courses to help develop your skills and enhance your knowledge.
• Career opportunities: Gain valuable experience in local primary schools, with the opportunity to progress into longer-term and permanent positions.
• Ongoing guidance: Our team will be on hand to answer your questions and support you every step of the way.

Interested in Applying?

If you are passionate about supporting children's education and feel this role could be right for you, we would love to hear from you!

Apply online today or contact the Cardiff Primary Team on 02921 152423 for more information!

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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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