Teaching Assistant

About the role:

Role – Reception Class Teaching Assistant

Start Date – April 2025

End Date – July 2025

Working Hours – Monday to Friday (8:30-3:30)

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to work in a Primary School based in Cardiff? Teaching Personnel would love to hear from you!

The school is based in Cardiff, and they are looking for a teaching assistant to work in their reception class as a general teaching assistant starting in April 2025. You will be joining a welcoming and supportive team of staff, who are determined and enthusiastic to create a positive learning environment for the children. The school will provide continuous support and feedback and will be open to hearing new ideas and techniques. Good communication skills are essential, and the ability to complete intervention work with small groups of children to help with literacy and numeracy skills.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting the children with classwork and activities in a group setting or individual basis
• Assisting the teacher with preparation of materials and resources needed for lessons
• Ability to create a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Provide supervision to the children during the day and break times

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Desire to support children and assist with their learning and development
• Experience with children in a professional or personal setting

Essential Criteria:

• Enhanced Child Only DBS Certificate (your Teaching Personnel consultant can help with this!)
• Register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Be able to provide professional based references

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

You will be in regular contact with a personal consultant, who can answer any questions you may have and support you throughout your time working with us. If you wish to expand your knowledge, we offer a range of benefits including a Level 2 Safeguarding Course and free/discounted CPD courses on our website. If you refer a teacher or teaching assistant to us, you can receive a £50 bonus!

If you are looking for a new challenge to work in a Primary School, please apply online or contact the Cardiff Primary team on 02921 152423 for more information!

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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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