Teaching Assistant

Overview

Primary Teaching Assistant – KS2

Cardiff

£441.50 per week

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Connex Education is working with one of our partner schools in Cardiff (CF3) to recruit an experienced Teaching Assistant to work across KS2 classes. You will be supporting the class teachers with behaviour management, providing additional instruction, and assisting with classroom activities. You should be able to work closely with pupils to reinforce learning, offer one-on-one support, and ensuring a positive learning environment.

Previous classroom experience would be beneficial. The role for the right candidate is a long-term placement commencing in September 2026.

Our partner school’s vision is encapsulated in their school motto“Learning for life……….successful futures start here!”. It captures the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to grow, achieve, and flourish. We nurture confident, ambitious learners who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to succeed in school, in their careers, and throughout their lives. Every day, we work together to build the foundations for bright and successful futures.

A primary teaching assistant you will be working across KS2. You will support the class teacher by helping with lesson delivery, managing classroom behaviour, and providing individual or small group support to pupils. You will assist in preparing learning materials, monitoring pupil progress, and creating a positive, inclusive environment. Your role is essential in helping young learners develop foundational skills, supporting both academic and social-emotional growth.

• Competitive daily rate.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our CPD skills development package, comprising over 24 courses.
• Wellbeing programme and fresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.

• Aged 18 and over
• C or above in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
• DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one
• EWC registered

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Pay rate is dependent on qualification and experience.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.