Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Cardiff
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £14.25 per hour

Are you a flexible and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for work within mainstream primary schools?

Do you enjoy supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2 to achieve their full potential?

Do you have experience working with primary school aged children and enjoy making a positive difference every day?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming mainstream primary schools across Cardiff who are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant. These schools provide supportive and inclusive learning environments where every child is encouraged to grow in confidence, develop a love of learning and reach their full potential.

The schools are looking to take on a flexible Teaching Assistant on a temporary basis from September 2026, with long-term opportunities available for the right Teaching Assistant. The successful Teaching Assistant will support pupils across KS1 and KS2, working alongside class teachers to deliver engaging learning activities, provide classroom support and help pupils thrive both academically and socially.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with primary school children
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting teaching and learning
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A warm, understanding and adaptable approach to supporting children
• An additional passion for the arts, science or literature is desirable

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 £100 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 position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 02920099995

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.

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

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.