Teaching Assistant

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

Have you got experience working with children and thought about taking that experience into a school?

Would you enjoy helping a class teacher and playing an active part in children’s learning and development?

Are you looking for a Teaching Assistant role where you can experience different schools and find the one that feels right for you?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a range of dedicated and friendly mainstream primary schools across Cardiff. Every school is unique, with its own pupils, staff and environment, giving you the opportunity to experience different settings and find a school where you can really make a difference.

With children returning for the September term, we are looking for a warm and passionate Teaching Assistant who can support teachers in the classroom and aid children’s development. The Teaching Assistant role offers part-time flexibility across different schools, with opportunities to move into a long-term part-time or full-time position for the right individual.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children in a school, nursery, care, coaching or similar environment
• A genuine interest in supporting children’s learning and development
• Confidence assisting teachers and supporting pupils within the classroom
• A warm, patient and approachable manner
• Flexibility to work across different mainstream primary schools
• A positive attitude and willingness to become part of the school community

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: [email protected]
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.

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.