Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools, Cardiff

  • Location: Cardiff
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £92.56 per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding full-time role within education? We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools across Cardiff.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about supporting children’s learning and development and who are willing to work flexibly in both classroom support and 1:1 pupil support roles.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers in delivering high-quality learning experiences and help pupils reach their full potential within the classroom.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting pupils during lessons and learning activities
  • Working with small groups to reinforce learning
  • Providing 1:1 support for pupils who require additional assistance
  • Supporting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development
  • Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
  • Assisting with classroom preparation and organisation
  • Following school policies and safeguarding procedures

Essential Requirements

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

  • Experience working with children or young people in a school, childcare, coaching, youth work, care or similar setting
  • A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reliability, professionalism and a positive attitude
  • The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • A willingness to undertake both general classroom support and 1:1 support responsibilities

What We’re Looking For

The most successful candidates will be:

  • Patient, adaptable and proactive
  • Comfortable supporting pupils with varying learning and behavioural needs
  • Confident working independently when providing 1:1 support
  • Seeking consistent, full-time work within schools
  • Able to travel to schools across Cardiff

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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