Teaching Assistant Location: Cardiff Sector: Primary Start Date : September 1 st 2026 Teaching Personnel are hiring enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistants to work in primary schools in and around the Cardiff Area from September! Are you seeking a teaching assistant role in a welcoming, supportive school environment? Do you want to make a real difference every day in children’s lives? The successful candidate will support the classroom teacher with general classroom duties, working with small groups or on a one-to-one basis to support pupil engagement. You will work across a range of age groups from Foundation Phase to Key Stage 2 in various primary schools across the Cardiff area. The role requires adaptability and reliability and offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while making a positive impact on children’s learning. Is this something that interests you? – If yes, then we want to hear from you! The Ideal Candidate: Is patient, proactive, and enthusiastic about supporting young learners. Is able to build positive, professional relationships with pupils, teachers and parents. Is a confident providing 1:1 support to pupils with additional learning needs. Strong ability to work as part of a team and with other members of staff. Experience working with children or as a Teaching Assistant is desirable but not always needed to be successful! Why Teaching Personnel? Receive ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant. A supportive and friendly working environment. Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities. Great opportunity to make a real impact to a child’s learning and development. Our own TP App where you can update your availability and accept bookings. Recruitment Criteria: Enhanced DBS (Child Only) checks EWC registration - mandatory requirement in Wales. Willingness to complete relevant safeguarding training. We will help you with these requirements! 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.