Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 7,900 - 9,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

CPD courses and certificates

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to work in a Cardiff primary school’s Early Years provision. The role is part-time, long-term temporary, mornings only, 3–3.5 hours per day, five mornings a week.

You will support children, assist with activities, and provide personal care if needed, closely collaborating with teaching staff to meet individual development goals.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Childcare qualification (desirable).
• Experience in Early Years or primary school settings.
• Experience supporting children with personal care needs.
• Good understanding of EYFS and child development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support children in the Early Years setting with activities and learning.
• Assist with classroom activities and adapt to individual needs.
• Provide personal care when required and work with teaching staff.
• Contribute to a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Personal care experience

Early Years understanding

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Caring and patient approach

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant or Childcare (desirable)

Job description

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Location: Cardiff

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Part Time, Long Term Temporary

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) with a passion for supporting children in their early years of education?

Do you have experience providing personal care and supporting children with their individual needs?

Are you a patient, caring and reliable individual looking for a part-time role working mornings only?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a primary school based in Cardiff, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work within their Early Years provision. The school is looking for someone who can provide a nurturing, supportive and inclusive learning environment, helping young children develop their confidence, independence and early learning skills.

The school is looking to take on a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) on a long-term temporary basis, working 5 mornings per week for approximately 3 to 3.5 hours per day. The successful Learning Support Assistant will support children within the Early Years setting, assisting with classroom activities, providing personal care when required and working closely with teaching staff to ensure children's individual learning and development needs are met.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Childcare qualification (desirable)
• Experience working with children within an Early Years or primary school setting
• Experience supporting children with personal care needs
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Phase and child development
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A caring, patient and adaptable approach with a willingness to get stuck in

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Learning Support Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £42.75 to £50 a day Hours: Part-time Location: CF23 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 26 Oct 2026 Closing date: 25 Nov 2026