Welsh Medium TA Opportunities

Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Pay: £93 per day (paid weekly)
Location: Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan & Bridgend
Hours: Flexible - Part-time & Full-time positions available

Are you passionate about supporting children and looking to gain valuable experience in a school environment?

Whether you're a recent graduate, taking a gap year, studying alongside work, looking for flexible hours, or considering a future career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Teaching Personnel is currently working with a variety of primary and secondary schools across Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan, and Bridgend, seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and committed Teaching Assistants to support pupils and staff in local schools.

With a range of part-time, full-time, short-term, and long-term opportunities available, we can help you find a role that fits around your availability while giving you valuable experience in education.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and school staff to support pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teaching and learning in the classroom
• Working with pupils on a one-to-one basis, in small groups, or as part of the whole class
• Supporting literacy, numeracy, and wider learning activities
• Helping pupils build confidence, independence, and engagement
• Providing additional support for pupils with ALN, behavioural, or learning needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting a supportive learning environment
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation, resources, and classroom organisation
• Supporting pupils during break times, school trips, and other wider school activities
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Promoting pupil wellbeing, inclusion, and safeguarding

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A reliable and adaptable approach
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Confidence working with children in an educational setting
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Previous experience in education, childcare, youth work, sports coaching, care work, or similar roles is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• £93 per day with weekly pay
• Flexible part-time and full-time opportunities
• Opportunities to work across schools in Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan, and Bridgend
• Flexible work to suit your schedule
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Valuable classroom experience to support future career progression
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school positions
• £50 Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme

Apply Now

If you're looking for a flexible opportunity to gain school experience, develop your skills, and make a real difference to children's education, we'd love to hear from you.