Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Pay: £93 per day (paid weekly)
Location: Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan & Bridgend
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.
Teaching Personnel is currently working with a variety of primary and secondary schools across Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan, and Bridgend, seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and committed Teaching Assistants to support pupils and staff in local schools.
With a range of part-time, full-time, short-term, and long-term opportunities available, we can help you find a role that fits around your availability while giving you valuable experience in education.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and school staff to support pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing.
Your responsibilities may include:
Supporting teaching and learning in the classroom
Working with pupils on a one-to-one basis, in small groups, or as part of the whole class
Supporting literacy, numeracy, and wider learning activities
Helping pupils build confidence, independence, and engagement
Providing additional support for pupils with ALN, behavioural, or learning needs
Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting a supportive learning environment
Assisting teachers with lesson preparation, resources, and classroom organisation
Supporting pupils during break times, school trips, and other wider school activities
Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
Promoting pupil wellbeing, inclusion, and safeguarding
What We're Looking For
A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
A caring, patient, and enthusiastic attitude
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A reliable and adaptable approach
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
Confidence working with children in an educational setting
A willingness to learn and develop professionally
Previous experience in education, childcare, youth work, sports coaching, care work, or similar roles is desirable but not essential
What We Offer
£93 per day with weekly pay
Flexible part-time and full-time opportunities
Opportunities to work across schools in Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan, and Bridgend
Flexible work to suit your schedule
Free CPD and safeguarding training
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Valuable classroom experience to support future career progression
Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school positions
£50 Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
Apply Now
If you're looking for a flexible opportunity to gain school experience, develop your skills, and make a real difference to children's education, we'd love to hear from you.
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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