General Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Personal consultant

Holiday pay

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Ongoing support

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting two General Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming Cardiff primary school. You will support pupils in daily classroom activities, collaborate with teachers, and help deliver inclusive learning experiences.

The role offers a competitive daily rate, weekly pay, and opportunities for flexible hours. DBS and EWC registration support is provided where needed, with full-time hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a primary school setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Reliable, proactive and enthusiastic, team player.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS and EWC registration.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the classroom to help them reach their potential.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver engaging learning activities.
• Support small group interventions and one-to-one learning as required.
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Encourage children's confidence, wellbeing and independence.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Teamwork

Reliability

Proactivity

Enthusiasm

Child development

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

EWC registration

Right to work in the UK

Job description

General Teaching Assistant

Cardiff Primary School

Start Date: November 2026
Pay: Competitive daily rate, paid weekly
Hours: Monday-Friday (full-time), with flexible opportunities available

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting two enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in Cardiff.

Benefits of Working Through Teaching Personnel

• Weekly pay
• Dedicated personal consultant
• Holiday pay
• £50 Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Ongoing support throughout your placement
• Access to a range of long-term and flexible opportunities

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils within the classroom to achieve their full potential
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging learning activities
• Support small group interventions and one-to-one learning where required
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Encourage children's confidence, wellbeing and independence

About the School

This thriving Cardiff primary school has over 300 pupils on roll and is known for its caring, inclusive and supportive environment. The school has a dedicated staff team who work together to provide high-quality learning experiences and ensure every child can succeed.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children in a primary school setting
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills
• Is reliable, proactive and enthusiastic
• Works well as part of a team
• Is passionate about supporting children's learning and development

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• EWC registration (or willingness to register)
• Right to work in the UK

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and referencing checks.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Welsh speakers, disabled individuals, carers, young people, and members of underrepresented communities.