Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Location: Cardiff and surrounding areas
Pay: Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience
Working pattern: Full-time and part-time opportunities
Start date: January 2027

Are you a qualified Level 2 Teaching Assistant with recent experience working in a UK primary school?

We are recruiting Level 2 Teaching Assistants for primary school opportunities across Cardiff. We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic individuals who understand the primary classroom environment and can provide effective support to both teachers and pupils.

The role:

Working alongside the class teacher, you will help deliver day-to-day classroom activities and support pupils throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing additional support to individuals and small groups of pupils.
- Helping children access literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities.
- Supporting classroom routines and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Preparing classroom resources and assisting with lesson activities.
- Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where required.
- Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
- Supervising pupils during breaktimes and other school activities where required.

The ideal candidate:

- Holds a recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
- Has worked in a UK primary school within the last two years.
- Understands the primary curriculum and day-to-day classroom expectations.
- Is confident supporting pupils across different primary year groups.
- Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Takes a patient, reliable and proactive approach to their work.
- Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Essential requirements:

Please note that both of the following are essential for this vacancy:

- A recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
- Relevant experience working in a UK primary school within the last two years.

Candidates who do not meet both requirements will not be suitable for this role.

Why work with Aspire People?

- Primary school opportunities across Cardiff and surrounding areas.
- Full-time and part-time work available.
- Competitive daily rates based on experience.
- Opportunities for regular and longer-term placements.
- Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.

If you meet both essential requirements and are looking for your next Teaching Assistant opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.