Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Pay: £93 per day (paid weekly)
Location: Cardiff
Hours: Flexible – Part-time & Full-time positions available
Are you passionate about supporting children and looking to gain valuable experience in a school environment?
Whether you're a recent graduate, taking a gap year, studying alongside work, looking for flexible hours, or considering a future career in education, we'd love to hear from you.
We are currently working with a range of primary and secondary schools across Cardiff who are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and committed Teaching Assistants to join their teams.
With flexible part-time and full-time positions available, this is a great opportunity to find a role that works around your availability while gaining valuable experience in education.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers and school staff to support pupils with their learning, development, and wellbeing.
Your responsibilities may include:
Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom
Working with pupils individually, in small groups, or as part of the whole class
Supporting pupils with reading, writing, numeracy, and other areas of learning
Helping children develop their confidence, independence, and communication skills
Supporting pupils who may require additional learning or behavioural support
Encouraging positive behaviour and creating a supportive classroom environment
Assisting teachers with classroom activities, resources, displays, and preparation
Supporting pupils during break times, lunch, school trips, and wider school activities where required
Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff
Helping to promote pupils' wellbeing, inclusion, and safety
Adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of different pupils
What We're Looking For
A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable and adaptable attitude
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Confidence working with children in a school environment
Willingness to learn and develop your skills
Previous classroom, childcare, youth work, or education experience is welcomed but not essential
What We Offer
£93 per day with weekly pay
Flexible part-time and full-time positions
Opportunities to work across a range of schools in Cardiff
Flexible work to suit your availability
Free CPD and safeguarding training
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Valuable hands-on experience within schools
Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
£50 Refer-a-Friend bonus
Apply Now
If you're looking for a flexible opportunity to work in education, gain valuable school experience, and make a positive difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to explore our Teaching Assistant opportunities across Cardiff!
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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