Trainee Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Cardiff is offering an exciting opportunity for individuals to become Trainee Teaching Assistants in primary schools starting in September 2025. This full-time role invites candidates passionate about working with children, providing them support in their learning and development. Successful applicants will enjoy competitive pay and access to free training opportunities while working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free access to online training

Competitive weekly pay

Ongoing support from a consultant

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working with children.
• No prior classroom experience needed.
• Experience in sports coaching or volunteering is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with classroom tasks and learning activities.
• Assist the class teacher with behaviour management.
• Work with small groups or on a 1:1 basis for individual learning.
• Help children with additional learning needs as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Positive attitude

Job description

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Trainee Teaching Assistant – Cardiff | September Start

Full-Time | Primary Schools | No Experience Needed
Work through Teaching Personnel

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in education?
Teaching Personnel is offering an exciting opportunity for individuals to train as Teaching Assistants in primary schools across Cardiff, starting September 2025.

This role is ideal for those with a passion for working with children and a desire to make a difference – no prior classroom experience required!

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting pupils with classroom tasks, learning activities and social development

Assisting the class teacher in managing behaviour and providing a positive learning environment

Working with small groups or on a 1:1 basis to support individual learning

Helping children with additional learning needs (ALN) as needed

What we’re looking for:

A genuine interest in working with children and helping them reach their full potential

Good communication and teamwork skills

Reliability, enthusiasm and a positive attitude

Experience working with children (e.g., sports coaching, volunteering, youth work) is a bonus – but not essential

What we offer:

A clear route into education – no prior qualifications needed

FREE access to online training and CPD opportunities (e.g., Safeguarding, Behaviour Management)

Competitive weekly pay (paid via PAYE)

Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

Location: Cardiff
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Full-Time (Monday–Friday, term time only)

If you’re ready to take your first step into the world of education, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact us on - 02921 152423 / aaron.thomasteachingpersonnel

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.
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