Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming 2-form entry primary school in CF14, Cardiff, starting in the first week of November. You will support Key Stage 1 pupils with literacy, phonics and numeracy through targeted interventions and classroom help.

This role offers hands-on school-based experience for graduates considering Primary Teaching, Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Child Development, or SEN careers.

Qualifications

• A recent graduate or due to graduate soon.
• Passionate about supporting children and education.
• Positive, proactive and eager to learn.
• Confident building relationships with pupils and staff.
• Able to commit to a full-time role from November.

Responsibilities

• Delivering literacy, phonics and numeracy interventions to small groups.
• Providing 1:1 support to pupils who require additional guidance.
• Supporting class teachers with engaging learning activities.
• Helping to build confidence and independence in young learners.
• Monitoring pupil progress and celebrating achievements.
• Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Literacy interventions

Phonics

Numeracy interventions

1:1 support

Relationship building

Education

Recent graduate or due to graduate soon

Job description

Location: CF14, Cardiff
Start Date: First Week of November
Contract: Full-Time
Pay: Competitive daily rate through Teaching Personnel

If you're a graduate looking to gain meaningful school-based experience before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology or a related field, this opportunity offers the perfect starting point.

A supportive and welcoming 2-form entry primary school in CF14 is looking to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant to work within Key Stage 1, supporting pupils to reach their full potential through targeted intervention sessions and classroom support.

• Delivering literacy, phonics and numeracy interventions to small groups
• Providing 1:1 support to pupils who require additional guidance
• Supporting class teachers with engaging learning activities
• Helping to build confidence and independence in young learners
• Monitoring pupil progress and celebrating achievements
• Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment

This position provides excellent hands‑on experience and exposure to classroom practice, making it an ideal opportunity for graduates considering:

• Primary Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Child Development
• SEN and Inclusion Careers

• A recent graduate or due to graduate soon
• Passionate about supporting children and education
• Positive, proactive and eager to learn
• Confident building relationships with pupils and staff
• Able to commit to a full-time role from November

This well-regarded 2-form entry primary school prides itself on creating a nurturing learning environment where both pupils and staff can thrive. The successful candidate will join a friendly and experienced team committed to developing the next generation of educators.

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.
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