Job Description:

Are you confident you can help create a safe environment for children to learn? Are you looking to make a difference?

If so get in touch today!

Location: Cardiff

Start Date: October 2026

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Pay: £92.63 per day

The Role

As a KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide high-quality support to pupils throughout the school day.

You will work with children both within the classroom and in small-group or individual activities, helping them develop their academic, social, emotional, and personal skills.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys helping children grow in confidence and independence and wants to make a genuine difference to their learning and development.

You will help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment where every child feels supported, valued, and encouraged to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce and extend learning.
• Support children across the KS1 curriculum, including English and Maths.
• Help pupils develop their reading, writing, phonics, and numeracy skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support effective classroom routines.
• Promote children's confidence, independence, and social development.
• Provide consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Prepare and organise classroom resources and learning materials.
• Observe and monitor pupil progress, sharing relevant feedback with the class teacher.
• Build positive and supportive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Assist with classroom organisation and day-to-day learning activities.
• Contribute to a positive, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in working with children, ideally within a primary school environment.
• Familiar with the needs and development of children in KS1.
• Patient, nurturing, enthusiastic, and committed to helping children succeed.
• Confident supporting pupils across the primary curriculum.
• Comfortable working with individuals and small groups.
• Calm, adaptable, and able to respond positively to different needs and situations.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Passionate about working with young children and supporting their development.
• Reliable, organised, and enthusiastic.
• Available to commit to a full-time, long-term position.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you will need:

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration as a Teaching Assistant, or a willingness to apply.
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Previous experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare, or similar setting is desirable.

Teaching Personnel can provide guidance and support throughout the EWC and DBS application processes where required. Please note that application fees apply.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

As a Teaching Personnel educator, you can benefit from:

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Support from a dedicated Primary Education Consultant.
• Access to free CPD and professional development courses.
• A £50 referral bonus for every successful educator you recommend.
• Easy access to bookings, timesheets, and payslips through our online app.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about supporting young children and would love the opportunity to make a real difference in a KS1 classroom in Cardiff, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your most recent CV, or contact Lucie on (phone number removed) for an informal discussion about the role.

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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