Trainee Teaching Assistant

Trainee Teaching Assistant
Location: Cardiff CF5 area
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (Term-Time Only)
Pay: £90 – £110 per day
Start Date: 2nd March 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people and ready to start a rewarding career in education? Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join secondary schools across Cardiff as Trainee Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a KS3 pupil in a mainstream school in the Cardiff CF5 area. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on a child’s educational journey while working within a friendly, supportive school community.

About the School

This vibrant and inclusive Secondary School is known for its strong community spirit, modern facilities, invest in staff training and engaging learning environment. Staff work closely together to ensure every pupil feels supported, valued, and equipped to succeed.

The Role

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you’ll work with students who have Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• ADHD

• Dyslexia

• Social, emotional and behavioural needs

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support

• Assisting students with classwork and learning activities

• Supporting inclusion and positive behaviour in the classroom

• Working closely with teachers and SEN staff

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, including:

• Education, healthcare, social care or youth work

• Sports Coaching, mentoring or tutoring

• Military or lab technician backgrounds

• Anyone with a genuine passion for supporting young people

You’ll also need:

• A positive, proactive and patient approach

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Willingness to complete funded training

• Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check (full support provided)

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• No experience required – full training provided

• Free, accredited online courses (SEN, safeguarding & more)

• Trial placements in local Cardiff secondary schools

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey

• A clear pathway into long-term roles within education

Training & Development

You’ll receive certified training in:

• Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant

• Level 2 Safeguarding & KCSIE

• Positive Behaviour Management

Optional advanced training includes:

• Understanding Autism

• The Prevent Duty

• Thrive Approach for Emotional Well-being

• The Complete SEND Diploma

Further progression opportunities:

• TeamTeach Training

• Cover Supervisor Courses

• Thrive Training

Give us a call 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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