Teaching Assistant

Teacher Active is working closely with a wide range of mainstream schools across Cardiff, and we are currently recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants (TAs) to support pupils across KS3 and KS4.

As one of the UK’s largest education recruitment agencies, we pride ourselves on matching Teaching Assistants with rewarding roles while offering long-term career progression, CPD opportunities, and market-leading pay.

Mainstream Teaching Assistant

As a Mainstream TA, you will:

Support pupils in the classroom, in small groups, or 1:1
Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management
Help pupils stay engaged, focused, and motivated
Provide behaviour support where needed
Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment
The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a mainstream school
Confidence supporting pupils 1:1 and in groups
Strong classroom behaviour management skills
A caring, patient, and nurturing approach
The ability to adapt quickly to different school settings
Experience in primary or secondary education is highly desirable.

What Teacher Active Offers You

In return, you can expect:

A dedicated consultant team available 24/7
A simple and supportive onboarding process
Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
Access to CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel
Competitive, market-leading rates of pay
Teacher Active Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 for referring a friend (T&Cs apply)
All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring you pay the correct Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin fees.

Apply Now – Teaching Assistant Jobs in Cardiff

If you’re looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role in a mainstream school, click APPLY NOW and a member of our team will be in touch.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services