Teaching Assistant

About the Role
Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming primary school in the Cardiff Bay area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about helping young learners thrive in a supportive and engaging classroom environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support pupils’ learning, provide one-to-one or small group assistance, and help create a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons

Provide targeted support to individual pupils or small groups

Assist with classroom preparation and learning activities

Help manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies

Support pupils with additional learning needs where required

Encourage pupil participation, confidence, and progress

Requirements

Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting (preferred but not essential)

A positive, patient, and proactive attitude

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Right to work in the UK

What Teaching Personnel Offers

Competitive weekly pay

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Access to professional development and training opportunities

Flexible working options to suit your schedule

Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive primary school environment

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting children’s education and would like to join a fantastic school in Cardiff Bay, apply today through Teaching Personnel or contact our local team for more information on (phone number removed).

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant vetting checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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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