1:1 Teaching Assistant

Primary School Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support Location: Cardiff Start date: ASAP Hours: Full time, term time only We are currently recruiting for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a welcoming primary school in Cardiff.

This role is ideal for someone who is confident, patient, and genuinely passionate about supporting children with additional learning needs.

You'll play a key role in helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and engagement in school life.

• Provide consistent 1:1 support to a child with behavioural or social emotional needs.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and engaging classroom environment.
• Use a patient, proactive and enthusiastic approach to support learning and behaviour.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider team, maintaining strong communication.
• Follow the school's policies, safeguarding procedures and behaviour strategies.

• Experience in a primary school or working with children is desirable but not essential for the right person.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, confidence and development.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and training modules.

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• A supportive, welcoming school environment with strong staff collaboration.
• Access to a wide range of free training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on a child's progress, wellbeing and future.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

If you are interested or require more information, please press apply. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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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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