Primary School Teaching Assistant

Team Educate LTD; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is recruiting for a Primary School Teaching Assistant in Cardiff. This full-time position involves supporting learners on a 1:1 basis and assisting the teacher. Candidates should hold a relevant qualification and have experience in a classroom or with children. This role is set to start in October 2025 and offers a supportive working environment with comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

FREE online training

Referral bonus for Teaching Assistants and Teachers

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years' worth of contactable references.
• Valid DBS certificate required or willingness to apply.
• Passionate about teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a 1:1 basis in class.
• Assist the teacher with organizing resources.
• Identify learners needing extra support.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Experience working with children

Experience with SEN

Education

Relevant qualification to the role

Job description

Overview

At Team Educate we are recruiting for a Primary Teaching Assistant in the Cardiff area. You will be assisting the Teacher within a classroom environment of up to 30 learners. This is a full-time position between 8:30-15:30, Monday to Friday to start in October 2025. As a Primary School Teaching Assistant, you will support the children and young people on both a 1:1 basis and in groups and support the Teacher with overall classroom support.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a 1:1 basis within a classroom environment
• Identify and support learners who may need extra support both emotionally and academically
• Work alongside the teacher with organising resources and setting up the classroom ready for learners

Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant qualification to the role
• Experience within a classroom setting or working with children
• Good written and verbal communication and organisation skills
• Experience of working with children with SEN (beneficial but not essential)

The Role

• Position: Primary School Teaching Assistant
• Duration: Full Time (Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30)

Requirements for the successful applicant

• A valid DBS certificate, or be willing to put an application through
• A right to work in the UK
• A passion for teaching and learning
• 2 years\' worth of contactable references

Application and Further Information

If you are interested in the above position and would like to hear more, please submit your CV and one of our team will be in touch.

Why Work with Team Educate?

We are a committed agency who are devoted to the best interests of both our partnering schools and candidates. What sets us apart is the expertise of our in-house teaching professionals, who collectively have over three decades of experience across diverse educational settings. We stand ready to assist our candidates in refining their teaching practices, crafting effective cover letters, and offering interview guidance. If you want to join an agency providing top-tier service, we encourage you to reach out.

We offer £75 for every Teaching Assistant referral and £150 for every Teacher referral (terms and conditions apply).

Training and Benefits

Team Educate also offers FREE online training in various areas for all staff that enrol with us: Prevent Awareness Training (CPD Accredited): Safeguarding in Education (CPD Accredited): Autism Awareness (CPD Accredited): Classroom Support: Challenging Behaviour: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Classroom assessment: A guide to tutoring: A guide to becoming a cover supervisor + more.

Join our fast-growing team so we can continue to be an outstanding team of Educators!

Notes

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