Trainee Teaching Assistant

Trainee Teaching Assistant
Location: Cardiff CF5 area
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (Term-Time Only)
Pay: £90 - £110 per day
Start Date: 2nd March 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people and ready to start a rewarding career in education? Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join secondary schools across Cardiff as Trainee Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a KS3 pupil in a mainstream school in the Cardiff CF5 area. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on a child's educational journey while working within a friendly, supportive school community.

About the School

This vibrant and inclusive Secondary School is known for its strong community spirit, modern facilities, invest in staff training and engaging learning environment. Staff work closely together to ensure every pupil feels supported, valued, and equipped to succeed.

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you'll work with students who have Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• ADHD

• Dyslexia

• Social, emotional and behavioural needs

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support

• Assisting students with classwork and learning activities

• Supporting inclusion and positive behaviour in the classroom

• Working closely with teachers and SEN staff

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, including:

• Education, healthcare, social care or youth work

• Sports Coaching, mentoring or tutoring

• Military or lab technician backgrounds

• Anyone with a genuine passion for supporting young people

You'll also need:

• A positive, proactive and patient approach

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Willingness to complete funded training

• Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check (full support provided)