Graduate Teaching Assistant

Elementa Support Services Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Elementa Wales is seeking bright graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in Cardiff schools. This role offers hands-on experience supporting learning and development in classrooms, alongside teachers and ALN teams.

You'll gain valuable experience across different schools, building confidence and exploring future paths in education. Welsh language ability is desirable but not essential, and a DBS check plus EWC registration readiness are preferred.

Qualifications

• A degree in any subject area.
• Genuine interest in supporting children and young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• EWC registration, or willingness to register.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new application.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning in the classroom.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and build their confidence.
• Support teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and participation.
• Adapt your approach to suit individual pupils and their needs.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, ALN teams and wider school staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Cardiff
Contract type: Contract / Long-term / Supply
Start date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive daily rate

About the role

Finished university and looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference while building valuable experience?

Elementa Wales is looking for bright, enthusiastic and proactive graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in schools across Cardiff.

Whether you’re considering teacher training, educational psychology, counselling, social work, SEN/ALN or another career working with children and young people, this is an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience within a school environment.

You’ll work alongside teachers and school staff to support pupils with their learning, confidence and development – both in the classroom and through individual or small-group support.

Key responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning in the classroom.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and build their confidence.
• Support teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and participation.
• Adapt your approach to suit individual pupils and their needs.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, ALN teams and wider school staff.

Requirements

• A degree in any subject area.
• A genuine interest in supporting children and young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
• A positive, flexible and professional approach.
• EWC registration, or willingness to register.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new application.

Desirable:

• Ability to speak Welsh – beneficial but not essential.
• Previous experience working with children or young people through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, volunteering, youth work or similar settings.
• Experience or an interest in supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• An interest in progressing into teaching or another education-related profession.

Why work with Elementa?

• Build valuable experience working directly with children and young people.
• Gain an insight into teaching, ALN and wider education careers.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
• Competitive daily rates.
• Opportunities across Cardiff and surrounding areas.
• Access to ongoing professional development.
• Friendly and supportive recruitment team.

Your degree might be finished, but your next chapter is just getting started. If you’re enthusiastic, approachable and ready to make a difference in the classroom, we’d love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes. All successful applicants will undergo a thorough pre-screening process and interview, attend an insight session and have the opportunity to visit one of our Alternative Provision or SEND school sites.

Successful applicants will also be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and complete a 12-week (60 paid days) employment trial period.