Teaching Assistant


Company:	TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:	£14.25 to £14.25 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	CF5 3UH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Cardiff

Start Date: September 2026 Term

Salary: £14.25 per hour

Are you a warm and passionate Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting children to reach their full potential?

Are you confident supporting lessons while being flexible enough to provide 1-1 support when required?

Do you have experience or knowledge of supporting children with ALN?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a variety of mainstream primary schools across Cardiff, providing welcoming and supportive environments where pupils are encouraged to develop academically and personally. The schools are looking for enthusiastic individuals who can become a positive part of the classroom and wider school community.

We are looking for a flexible Teaching Assistant to work on a part-time basis, supporting lessons and pupils across KS1 and KS2 in whichever classroom requires additional support. The successful Teaching Assistant will also be comfortable providing 1-1 support when required, with opportunities for long-term part-time and full-time work available for the right individual.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience working with children in a primary education setting

Knowledge or experience of supporting pupils with ALN would be advantageous

Confidence supporting pupils both within the classroom and on a 1-1 basis

A warm, patient and passionate approach to supporting children

Flexibility and the willingness to work across KS1 and KS2

A positive and adaptable approach to working within different classrooms

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL:

lauren.parsons@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 02920 099 995

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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