Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Looking to Start a Career in Education?

Do you enjoy working with children and want to gain valuable classroom experience? Whether you're a recent graduate, considering a career in teaching, or looking for a rewarding new challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic Unqualified Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a welcoming primary school in Penarth.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery

Working with small groups of pupils to reinforce learning

Encouraging pupil engagement, confidence, and participation

Providing additional support to children who may need extra guidance

Assisting with creative, practical, and educational activities throughout the school day

✅ Helping to maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development
• Friendly, patient, and approachable
• A strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Reliable and committed
• Able to work as part of a team
• Keen to gain experience within a school setting

Experience & Qualifications

No formal teaching assistant qualifications are required.

We welcome applications from:

• Graduates
• Sports coaches
• Youth workers
• Nursery practitioners
• Support workers
• Individuals with childcare experience
• Anyone with a genuine interest in education and working with young people

Why Apply?

✨ Gain hands-on experience in a school environment

✨ Excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers

✨ Ongoing training and development opportunities

✨ Competitive rates of pay

✨ Support from a dedicated education recruitment team

✨ Rewarding role making a positive difference to pupils every day

Apply Today

If you're energetic, passionate, and ready to take the first step into a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

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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