Teaching Assistant

 Full-Time Teaching Assistant 

Position: Full-Time Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)
Location: Cardiff (CF5)
Start Date: March 2025 
Contract: Permanent (ending in July 2025)

About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a Year 1 student in a vibrant primary school in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about working with young children and making a positive impact on their educational journey. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children on a 1:1 basis, and have a nurturing and patient approach.

Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 1 child, assisting with their learning, social development, and emotional well-being.
• Support the class teacher in delivering tailored lesson plans and activities.
• Encourage the child’s confidence and independence within the classroom environment.
• Help with academic tasks, including literacy, numeracy, and other subjects.
• Monitor and record progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Foster positive relationships with the child, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
• Assist with classroom management and support other students as needed.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children, ideally in a primary school setting.
• A passion for helping young children achieve their full potential.
• Patience, flexibility, and a proactive approach to supporting children with diverse needs.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external professionals.
• A relevant qualification in education or childcare (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) is desirable but not essential.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Why Join Us?

• You will be in contact with a personal consultant who can help you through our onboarding process and your time working with us. 
• Referal bonus - the chance to earn £50 if you refer a teacher or teaching assistant. 
• Access to our Teaching Personnel App where you can view your diary, bookings and more.

If you are looking for a full time position in a Primary School starting in March, please contact us today on 02921 152423 and apply online with your CV!

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.
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