Job Description
Primary School Teaching Assistant
Location: Cardiff
Sector: Primary
Pay: £93 per day
Start Date: 01/05/2026
Teaching Personnel are looking for friendly, motivated Teaching Assistants to work in a variety of primary schools across Cardiff and the surrounding areas.
Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant, a graduate considering a career in education or someone looking for a flexible and rewarding role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
You’ll support class teachers with day-to-day classroom activities, work with small groups, and provide one-to-one support where needed. These roles offer variety, flexibility, and valuable classroom experience. This is a great chance to make a meaningful difference in children’s learning while maintaining a healthy work–life balance.
If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, we’d love to hear from you!
The Perfect Candidate
* Brings a positive, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to supporting young learners.
* Is patient, reliable, and committed to helping children reach their potential.
* Can build warm, professional relationships with pupils, teachers, and parents.
* Is confident providing 1:1 support to pupils with additional learning needs.
* Works well as part of a team and alongside other members of staff.
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
* Personal support from your own dedicated consultant.
* Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
* Access to high-quality training and professional development.
* A fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience.
* Easy availability management through our TP App.
Recruitment Requirements
* Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce)
* EWC registration (mandatory for working in Wales).
* Willingness to complete safeguarding training.
If you are looking to join us, please apply online or contact the Cardiff Primary Team on for further information! We look forward to hearing 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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.