Full Time Teaching Assistant, Cardiff

  • Location: Cardiff
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £92.56 per day
  • Start date: 07/10/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants for full-time positions within primary schools across Cardiff and the surrounding areas.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting children’s learning and development and can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families. Whether supporting within the classroom, on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, you’ll play a key role in helping pupils reach their full potential.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you may:

  • Support pupils within the classroom, in small groups or on a 1:1 basis
  • Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
  • Support children’s academic, social and emotional development
  • Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning
  • Work with pupils with additional learning needs where required
  • Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

What We’re Looking For

To be considered, you must have:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people
  • A genuine passion for supporting children’s education and wellbeing
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A proactive and adaptable approach
  • The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday 8:30-3:30

Desirable Experience

  • Primary school experience
  • Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Behaviour support
  • Intervention work
  • Nursery or Early Years experience
  • Youth work, childcare or other child-focused settings

What We Offer

  • Full-time opportunities in a variety of school settings
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Long-term and ongoing placements
  • Dedicated support from an experienced consultant
  • Opportunities to gain experience across different schools and year groups

About You

We’re looking for confident, committed and caring individuals who enjoy working with children and making a positive impact every day. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, willing to get involved in all aspects of school life and able to support pupils with a range of learning needs.

If you have experience working with children and are looking for a full-time role within education, we’d love to hear from you.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
  • We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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