Year 5/6 Teaching Assistant in Cardiff

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £12.90 per hour
Recruiter: Teaching Personnel
Job Hours: Full-time

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Position: Full-time Teaching AssistantStart Date: September 2nd, 2025Location: CF3, CardiffHourly Rate: £12.

90per hourContracted Hours: 32.

5About the RoleAre you a dedicated and adaptable individual passionate about supporting young learners?

We're looking for a proactive Teaching Assistant to join one of our esteemed partner schools in Cardiff's CF3 area.

In this role, you'll work closely with Year 5/6 students, providing vital intervention and additional assistance.

Full-time commitment, Monday to Friday, is required until the end of the academic year.

While prior experience with children is preferred, it's not essential.

We encourage applicants with a genuine enthusiasm for education, including those with relevant personal experiences like childcare or parenting.

About the SchoolSituated in Rumney, East Cardiff, our partner school is a beacon of educational excellence.

Under the guidance of a visionary headteacher, the school fosters a nurturing environment where staff, governors, and parents collaborate closely to support student achievement and well-being.

Positive feedback from our longstanding staff underscores the school's inclusive and supportive ethos, extending warm hospitality to all stakeholders.

Application ProcessTo apply, please submit an updated CV along with a brief message outlining your interest.

We aim to acknowledge applications within 48 hours.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the position early upon finding a suitable candidate.

Vetting RequirementsTo ensure compliance and readiness for employment, candidates must provide a 10-year career history, recent references, a current DBS check, evidence of EWC registration, and proof of eligibility to work in the country (passport or birth certificate).

Rest assured, Teaching Personnel is committed to assisting candidates in obtaining these mandatory credentials, guiding you through the process during the initial enquiry call.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners.

Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey of growth and learning.

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.

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About Teaching Personnel


Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency. Since 1996 we have registered hundreds of thousands of teachers and classroom support staff who have chosen us to help them find work in UK classrooms. Our mission statement 'Making a Difference Every Day through Staffing, Tutoring and Supply' captures the essence of what we do, the services we provide and what is really important about the work undertaken by our branches.

We commit to 'quality' always aiming to provide the best services, the best candidates and the best value. We strive to always be the 'leading' agency in the market, making sure we have sufficient branch staff, locations and candidates to meet all of the staffing needs at our client schools. We are committed to being 'expert' at what we do by training our staff to understand the schools market and the importance of fulfilling the special and often unique requirements of each individual school. We want to be recognised as... Quality - Leading - Experts

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