General Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Walton Cardiff; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Dedicated personal consultant

Holiday pay

£50 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Ongoing support throughout placement

Access to long-term and flexible oppts

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting two Teaching Assistants for a welcoming primary school in Cardiff. The role offers a competitive daily rate, weekly pay, and full-time hours with flexible opportunities. Start date is November 2026, with ongoing support and a dedicated consultant.

Applicants should have experience in a primary setting, strong communication skills, and a commitment to inclusive learning. DBS, EWC, and right-to-work checks are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience with children in primary学校

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Literacy and numeracy skills

Reliable and proactive

Team player

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

EWC registration

Right to work in the UK

Job description

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.

• 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

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

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.

• 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

• 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.

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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