Ks1 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and training

Dedicated Cardiff consultant

Flexible work options

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a proactive KS1 Teaching Assistant to support general classroom activities and targeted interventions in a CF24 Cardiff primary school, starting January 2027. This full-time opportunity offers flexibility and long-term potential, with ongoing support from a Cardiff consultant and access to CPD.

You will work closely with the class teacher, help manage behaviour, support pupils’ progress and wellbeing, and contribute to an inclusive learning environment where all

Qualifications

• Experience with children in a school or care setting.
• Confident supporting KS1 pupils in groups and 1:1.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Patient and adaptable, able to build positive relationships.
• Committed to pupil progress and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support.
• Work with the class teacher.
• Deliver targeted intervention sessions.
• Support pupils’ learning and wellbeing.
• Create an engaging and inclusive environment.

Skills

KS1 experience

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

Teaching Assistant - KS1 (General Classroom Support & Interventions)

Location: CF24, Cardiff
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Flexible, Full-Time Opportunities Available

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a welcoming KS1 setting? Teaching Personnel is working closely with a primary school in the CF24 area that is seeking a proactive and caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 1.

The role will involve providing general classroom support, working alongside the class teacher, and delivering targeted intervention sessions to help pupils reach their full potential. You will support children’s learning, encourage positive behaviour, and help create an engaging and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children in a school, childcare, or support setting
• Be confident supporting KS1 pupils both in groups and on a 1:1 basis
• Have strong behaviour management skills
• Be patient, adaptable, and able to build positive relationships
• Be committed to supporting pupil progress and wellbeing

What Teaching Personnel can offer:

• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Full-time and long-term opportunities available
• Competitive weekly pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Cardiff consultant
• Access to free CPD and training courses
• Potential opportunities to secure permanent school-based roles

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to build upon your existing experience with children, we would love to hear from you.