Teaching Assistant
Location: Cardiff
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: June 2026
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a Primary School supporting the Special Resource Base in Cardiff, supporting children with additional learning needs (ALN). This is a rewarding opportunity to work as part of a skilled and supportive team, helping pupils access learning, build independence, and thrive both academically and socially.
The Special Resource Base provides tailored support for pupils with a range of needs, which may include autism, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. You will work closely with teaching staff, the ALNCo to procvide support aligned with each pupil’s needs.
Key Responsibilities- Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups within the Resource Base and mainstream classroom
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing using consistent strategies
- Support the class teacher in preparing resources and adapting learning materials
- Assist with personal care needs where required, maintaining dignity and respect at all times
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
- Experience working with children with additional learning needs is highly desirable
- Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a positive approach to supporting behaviour
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to adapt and respond to individual pupil needs
- Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Supporting Teaching and Learning) are desirable
- A dedicated consultant to support you throught the onboarding process
- £50 referal if you refer a teacher or teaching assistant to us
- Access to CPD Training
To apply, please upload your updated CV or contact the Cardiff Primary team on 02921 152423!
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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.