Long term teaching assistant

Teaching Personnel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support Year 2 pupils in Cardiff starting January. The role involves working on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, alongside a highly supportive team that fosters professional development. Applicants should have experience with children in a various settings and be ready to undertake necessary training. This is a long-term position with competitive pay of £89.38 per day and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Support with DBS and EWC registration

Qualifications

• Experience in a educational or youth setting is essential.
• DBS on Update Service required; support available.
• EWC registration and safeguarding training; assistance provided.

Responsibilities

• Support Year 2 pupils with interventions.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and staff.
• Engage in hands-on activities to build student confidence.

Skills

Experience with children

Confidence in supporting pupils

Job description

Teaching Assistant Opportunity – CF11 – Starting January!

A friendly and welcoming primary school in the CF11 area is looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their Year 2 team from January, working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week.

This is a long‑term role until the end of the academic year, with a strong potential to continue beyond for the right person.

We’re looking for someone who has experience with children in any setting – this could include:

• Previous Teaching Assistant work
• Scouts / Cubs / Guides / youth groups
• Sports coaching or swimming instruction
• Dance teaching or activity leading

If you’re confident supporting pupils with interventions, enjoy being hands‑on, and are eager to learn and grow within a school environment, you’ll fit in beautifully here. The school is incredibly supportive and offers plenty of opportunity for development.

Key details

• Location: CF11
• Days: Tuesday – Thursday
• Year group: Year 1
• Pay: £89.38 per day (paid every Friday)
• Start: January
• Long‑term until end of the academic year (with potential to continue)

Requirements

• DBS on the Update Service (we can help if you don’t have this)
• EWC registration (we can support you with this too)
• Safeguarding training (we can also provide this)

If you’re someone who loves getting stuck in, building confidence in young learners and being part of a positive, supportive school team… this could be perfect for you.

This opportunity is being offered through Teaching Personnel, the UK’s leading education recruitment agency. We work closely with schools across Cardiff to match passionate, reliable support staff with the right environments. From registration through to placement, you’ll be supported every step of the way by a dedicated consultant who is there to help you grow, develop and succeed in your role.

Ready to get started? Get in touch today and let Teaching Personnel help you take the next step in your education career.

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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.