Teaching Assistant

We're looking for a confident, experienced and adaptable Teaching Assistant to become a key part of our school community, supporting children across Reception to Year 3. Every day is different, and that's exactly why you'll love it.

One moment you might be working 1:1 with a child who needs additional support to access learning. The next, you'll be leading interventions, supporting a small group, settling a busy classroom, or jumping in where needed to help children achieve their best.

Our children need someone who brings consistency, warmth and structure. Someone who can build positive relationships whilst maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations.

✅ We'd love to hear from you if you:

Have previous experience working within a primary school setting
Are confident supporting children from Reception to Year 3
Can deliver interventions and targeted support effectively
Are happy working both on a 1:1 basis and as a general classroom Teaching Assistant
Are calm under pressure and able to adapt quickly to changing needs
Are not afraid to step up, take initiative and lead when required
Have a firm but fair approach to behaviour management
Can build strong, professional relationships with pupils and staff
Understand the importance of consistency, routine and nurturing support

The kind of person we're looking for:

Our ideal candidate isn't someone who simply sits on the side-lines.

We need someone who gets stuck in.

Someone who can walk into a classroom and become a positive presence from day one.

Someone who understands that children thrive when the adults around them are reliable, resilient and genuinely invested in their success.

You'll be kind, approachable and supportive, but equally confident enough to hold boundaries and maintain expectations when needed.

✨ In return you'll get:

A welcoming and supportive school environment
The opportunity to make a real difference to children's learning and development
Variety in your day with a mix of intervention, classroom and 1:1 support
A rewarding role where no two days are ever the same
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Situated in the CF10 area, this school benefits from excellent public transport links, with multiple bus routes serving the surrounding area and easy access from Cardiff city centre. Limited parking is available nearby, with additional public parking options within walking distance. The location is ideal for candidates travelling from Cardiff, Penarth, Barry and surrounding areas.

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant who enjoys a challenge, thrives in a busy primary environment and wants to be the consistent adult our children can rely on, we'd love to hear 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.

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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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