Unqualified Teaching Assistant – Cardiff Location: Cardiff Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday Daily Rate: £83.85 Are you passionate about working with children and looking to start a rewarding role in a primary school setting? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Teaching Assistants in Cardiff. About the Role: We have opportunities for both full-time and part-time Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Cardiff. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience in education, nurture young learners, and develop a long-term career in schools. Key Responsibilities: Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and daily routines. Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Supervise children during break and lunch times. Provide one-to-one or small group support where needed. Follow all school policies and safeguarding procedures to ensure a safe learning environment. What We’re Looking For: A genuine enthusiasm for working with children and supporting their development. Flexibility and a proactive attitude — no two days are the same. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Reliability, punctuality, and a strong team ethic. Requirements: No formal qualifications required — ideal for those starting out in education. Some experience with children (e.g. babysitting, volunteering, youth work, sports coaching) is beneficial. Enhanced DBS check (Child Workforce) — support provided if needed. EWC registration (Education Workforce Council) — required for all school-based roles in Wales. What We Offer: A dedicated consultant to support your journey. Access to free training and professional development. Weekly pay through PAYE. Opportunities to progress and gain valuable experience across various school settings. £50 referral bonus for recommending other teachers or teaching assistants. Use of our exclusive ‘My TP Work’ app to manage your assignments and availability. Interested? Take the first step towards a fulfilling role in education today. Call us on or apply online to find out more 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.