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Teaching Assistant, Key Stage 3
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 90 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Cardiff
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Teaching Assistant – Year 7 (Key Stage 3) – Cardiff
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:15am – 15:15pm
Pay: £90 per day (negotiable dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2025 – July 2026 (extension possible)
Are you passionate about supporting young people as they transition into secondary school? Do you have experience working with children, particularly those with learning difficulties? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded secondary school in Cardiff with a warm, inclusive ethos and a strong reputation for supporting its pupils and staff alike.
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work closely with Year 7 pupils in low ability classes, supporting them through their first year of secondary school. Many of these pupils have additional learning needs, and you will play a key role in helping them feel confident, included, and ready to succeed in their new environment.
This is a full-time, term-time only position—perfect for someone looking to build experience in education or special needs support.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Work alongside teaching staff to support pupils in lessons across a range of subjects
Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with learning difficulties
Help students with their emotional and social development
Assist with classroom management and contribute to a positive, supportive atmosphere
Encourage and promote engagement, confidence, and independence in learning
We’re Looking For:
A caring, patient and proactive individual
Experience working with children, ideally those with learning difficulties or in an educational setting
A background in education, youth work, psychology, childcare, or similar fields (graduates welcome)
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Someone who genuinely wants to make a difference in a child’s school experience
What You’ll Get:
A rewarding role in a supportive, well-regarded secondary school
The chance to build valuable experience in education and SEN support
Daily rate of £90 per day, paid weekly
Support and guidance from a friendly, welcoming staff team
Whether you’re a recent graduate, a teaching assistant with experience, or someone looking to start a career in education, this could be the ideal role to grow your skills and confidence. Teaching Assistant/ childcare qualifications are not necessary but are desirable.
To apply, send your CV today.
Interviews are being held with Teaching Personnel in the summer holidays and a vetting process will start immediately.
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. Full assistance provided.
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