Foundation Phase Teaching Assistant — Inspire Phonics & Numeracy

Academics; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Holiday pay included in daily rate

Support from experienced recruitment/​

Ongoing opportunities in education

Job summary

Academics Recruitment Agency, in partnership with a well-regarded primary school in Monmouthshire, is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join the Foundation Phase team from September 2026. You will support children throughout the school day, helping them engage with activities, develop independence and feel confident in their surroundings.

This role suits someone who enjoys working with younger children and understands that patience and a positive attitude can make a huge difference.

Qualifications

• Patient, approachable and able to build strong relationships with pupils.
• Can follow direction from the class teacher while using own initiative.
• Confident supporting early reading, phonics and basic numeracy.
• Understands safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Holds Enhanced DBS or willing to obtain one and is registered or willing to register with the EWC.
• Ability to provide two recent professional references.

Responsibilities

• Support children throughout the school day and help them engage with activities.
• Assist with developing independence and confidence in pupils.
• Work alongside the class teacher and use initiative as needed.
• Attend to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing as part of daily duties.

Skills

Patience

Relationship building

Following direction

Initiative

Early reading support

Phonics support

Basic numeracy support

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willing to obtain

Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration or willing to register

Two professional references

Job description

Academics Recruitment Agency, in partnership with a well-regarded primary school in Monmouthshire, is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join the Foundation Phase team from September 2026. You will support children throughout the school day, helping them engage with activities, develop independence and feel confident in their surroundings.

This role suits someone who enjoys working with younger children and understands that patience and a positive attitude can make a huge difference.