Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for your next opportunity to make a difference in the classroom?

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or have worked with children in another setting, Teaching Personnel would love to hear from you. We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support a variety of welcoming primary schools across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

With full-time, part-time, day-to-day supply and long-term positions available, we'll work with you to find a role that suits your skills, experience and availability.

• Start Date: September 2026
• Location: Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan
• Pay: £92.63–£95 per day
• Hours: 8:30am -3:30pm 

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting pupils across Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2). You'll work alongside experienced teachers to create a positive learning environment, support children's academic and social development, and help every pupil reach their full potential.

• Caring, enthusiastic and reliable
• Flexible and adaptable to different school environments
• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive and able to use their own initiative
• Passionate about supporting children's learning and wellbeing
• Committed to creating a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment

You don't need to have worked as a Teaching Assistant before. We'd love to hear from candidates with experience working with children in roles such as:

• Sports Coach
• Playworker
• Nursery Assistant
• Care Worker
• Youth Worker
• Guides or Scouts Volunteer
• Any other child-focused setting

To be considered for these roles, you'll need:

• Experience working with children in some capacity 
• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (or willingness to apply for one)
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), which is a mandatory requirement for working in schools across Wales

If you don't currently hold a DBS or EWC registration, Teaching Personnel can support you through the application process. Please note that the application fees are payable.

• Access to a wide network of primary schools across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan
• Competitive weekly pay
• A dedicated Primary team committed to finding the right role for you
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus for every successful referral
• Easy-to-use app to manage your availability and bookings
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions

If you're ready to start a rewarding career supporting children in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV, or contact the Cardiff and The Vale Primary Team on 02921 152423 to find out more about our current opportunities.

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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