Primary Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join their team in Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan. The ideal candidate will thrive in creating supportive learning environments and effectively communicate with students. This role involves preparing classrooms, assisting teachers, and managing pupil progression. With a focus on enriching educational experiences, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on young learners. The opportunity promises potential long-term engagement for the right individual, making it an exciting prospect for those dedicated to fostering educational success.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Free access to SEND Toolkit skills development

Funded formal qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 weeks experience in a classroom environment.
• Must possess a DBS or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the classroom for lessons and assist the teacher.
• Support behaviour management and ensure a safe learning environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Behaviour Management

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

DBS on Update Service

EWC Registration

Job description

Location: Cardiff & The Vale of Glamorgan

Start Date: September

Position: Full Time and Part Time

Requirements: Qualified Teaching Assistant or minimum of 12 weeks experience within a classroom environment. DBS on Update Service or willing to obtain one. EWC registered.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a passionate Teaching Assistant to work within the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan area. The successor will have the ability to communicate clearly with pupils, create encouraging learning environments, and be passionate about education.

Your duties will include getting the classroom ready for lessons, assisting the teacher in preparing materials and equipment, and recording and reporting pupil progression. You will be required to support the teacher with behaviour management and provide a healthy and safe learning environment.

About the School

Our client is a Primary School that is passionate about encouraging every child to shine. Their aim is to ensure all pupils are provided with rich and engaging opportunities, securing the best possible achievements.

The role is starting in September and will be a potential long-term opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits of Working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate.
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package, comprising over 24 courses.
• Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, and Level 5 TEFL.
• Career progression via our TA to Tutor conversion course.
• Wellbeing programme and fresher training for life in a 21st-century classroom.
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities.

To express your interest in the role, please apply here or send your CV to jade.frayne. Alternatively, please call the office with your questions.

Protected Characteristics Statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Wales is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Wales is an employment agency and employment business.