Jobs, fresher vacancy - Reception Teaching assistant • Wales

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

Wales

Reception Teaching Assistant Location: Cardiff Pay: £89.38 (holiday pay included) Sector: Education & TrainingThe Role We are currently recruiting a caring and enthusiastic Reception Teaching Assistant to support children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) across primary schools in Cardiff. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about early childhood development and enjoys helping young learners build strong foundations for their education.As a Reception Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support learning through play, assist with daily routines, and help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.Key Responsibilities Support the class teacher in delivering EYFS activities and learning objectives Work with small groups or on a one-to-one basis to support early learning and development Assist with phonics, early literacy, numeracy, and play-based learning activities Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment Support pupils with personal care where required, in line with school policies Observe and share feedback on pupil progress with the class teacher Requirements Previous experience working with children in an EYFS, nursery, or school setting A caring, patient, and reliable approach Strong communication and teamwork skills An enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one Desirable Skills and Experience Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) Relevant childcare or education qualifications What We Offer Competitive pay with holiday pay included Opportunities to work in a variety of primary school settings Full-time availability with the potential for long-term placements Free safeguarding and Prevent Duty training Safeguarding Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.If you are passionate about supporting young children at the start of their educational journey and are looking for a rewarding role within education, we would welcome your application. Apply today to join Teaching Personnel and make a positive difference in the classroom.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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.