Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Join Cardiff’s Most Rewarding Classroom Opportunity

Position: Unqualified Teaching Assistant
Location: Cardiff
Start Date: September
Contract: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Pay: £89.38 

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment where no two days are the same?

Teaching Personnel is offering a unique opportunity to step into an impactful, full-time Teaching Assistant role within a range of Cardiff’s welcoming and inclusive primary schools. These schools cater for pupils aged 3–19 with diverse learning needs, and they are searching for individuals who are enthusiastic, caring, and ready to make a lasting difference.

Whether you're exploring a new career path, preparing for teacher training, or simply driven to support children in their educational journey—this role is your ideal starting point.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting teachers in delivering creative, engaging, and adapted lessons.

• Working closely with individual pupils or small groups to reinforce learning.

• Encouraging pupils’ emotional, social, and academic development.

• Helping create a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.

• Assisting in the preparation of teaching resources and learning materials.

What We’re Looking For:

• No formal qualifications required – just dedication, reliability, and a genuine love for working with children.

• A willingness to learn and grow within the role.

• An Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply – we can assist).

• Completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training (available through Teaching Personnel).

Why Apply Through Teaching Personnel?

• Guaranteed full-time work – ideal for those seeking stability or a route into education.

• Career development support – including access to FREE training like Team Teach, Child Protection, and Prevent Duty.

• Dedicated consultant support – helping you find the right school match and offering ongoing mentorship.

• Grow your experience – work with children with a range of needs and abilities in a truly fulfilling setting.

• Competitive pay – £89.38 per day, paid weekly.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Apply now by submitting your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why this role is right for you.
We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so don’t delay—the classrooms of Cardiff are waiting for someone like you.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

For full details, please visit our website or contact your local consultant.

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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