Teaching Assistant in Cardiff)

Academics; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 17,158 - 19,372; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent potential 2026/27 or 2027/28

Daily pay £93–£105

No umbrella companies

Easy registration

Refer a friend £125

Online timesheets

Personal contact at Academics

Job summary

Academics in Cardiff are seeking a motivated Secondary Teaching Assistant to support pupils and assist teachers at secondary schools. You will prepare resources, support learning, and help manage classroom behaviour starting 1 September 2026.

The role offers a pathway to permanent contracts for 2026/27 or 2027/28, with pay £93-£105 per day, no umbrella companies, easy registration, and a refer-a-friend scheme.

Qualifications

• DBS check required or provided through us.
• EWC registration or ability to register via us.
• Organised, nurturing and outgoing personality.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive learning environment where pupils want to learn and complete work.
• Prepare resources and carry out administrative tasks.
• Provide feedback to the class teacher outlining behaviours and achievements.
• Uphold school policies related to child protection, health and confidentiality.
• Build trust with pupils by tailoring to individual needs.

Skills

Valid DBS

EWC registration

Good organisational skills

Nurturing and outgoing

Education

Valid DBS (documentation via us)

Registered with Educational Workforce Council (EWC)

Job description

Are you a caring individual thinking about a career in education?

Are you an individual who loves seeing others succeed?

These secondary teaching assistant opportunites will give a motivated individual vital experience for potential PGCE applicants. Secondary schools in Cardiff are looking for motivated individuals who are able to build quick and effective relationships with pupils. You will be expected to prepare the classroom, provide extra support to pupils, and support the teacher in managing class behaviour. These role commence on the 1st September 2026.

If you have had disappointing experiences of working with education recruitment agencies in the past, you may be sceptical about joining us. But, at Academics we provide a human touch to supply. Current teaching assistants who work with us see the difference in our approach every day. We have been awarded Recruitment and Employment Confederation "Gold Standard".

What we offer to a Secondary Teaching Assistant:

• The temporary position has potential to transition into permanent 2026/27 or 2027/28 contract.
• You will be paid according to experience, qualifications & the education framework (£93-£105 per day)
• No umbrella companies
• Easy registration process
• Up to £125 refer a friend scheme
• Online and hassle-free time sheets
• Personal contact at Academics

Responsibilities for Secondary Teaching Assistant

• Create a supportive learning environment where pupils want to learn and complete work.
• Prepare resources and carry out administrative tasks
• Produce feedback to the class teacher by outlining positive/negative behaviours, achievements, and any concerning issues
• Upholding school policies and procedures related to child protection, health and confidentiality
• Through interaction, establish trust with pupils by tailoring to individual needs

Required Skills and Qualifications for Secondary Teaching Assistant

• Valid DBS (Can be produced through us)
• Registered with the Educational Workforce Council (EWC) (Can be produced through us)
• Good organisational skills
• Nurturing and outgoing individual

Desirable Skills for Secondary Teaching Assistant

• Full driving licence and has access to a car
• You live in Cardiff
• Initiative
• Basic understanding of the national curriculumSalary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.