Trainee Teaching Assistants & Unqualified Teachers Needed

Trainee Teaching Assistants & Unqualified Teachers Needed

Pay: £93/day (Teaching Assistant) | £120/day (Cover Supervisor)
Contract: Full-time or part-time, running until the end of the academic year
Start date: 2nd September 2026
Location: Secondary schools across Cardiff, South Wales

No teaching experience? No problem. We'll place you in a supportive Secondary school, train you on the job, and help you progress. Many of our Teaching Assistants move into higher-paid Cover Supervisor roles within just a few weeks.

Why work with us

• Fast start in the classroom — no experience necessary
• Free training and a clear path from TA to Cover Supervisor
• Flexible full-time or part-time hours to suit you
• A dedicated consultant supporting you every step of the way
• CPD, safeguarding training and behaviour management guidance included
• We handle everything: EWC registration, Enhanced DBS, safeguarding course and references

Teaching Assistant — what you'll do

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Help deliver lessons alongside the class teacher
• Support pupils with SEN, behaviour needs or additional learning needs
• Help create a positive, focused classroom environment

Cover Supervisor — what you'll do (training provided if progressing from a TA role)

• Lead full classes during teacher absence
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons with confidence
• Manage behaviour using the school's established systems
• Keep pupils engaged and on-task
• Feed back to teaching staff after lessons

Who this suits
Graduates, PGCE-considerers, career-changers, and anyone with a background in youth work, coaching, care, childcare, customer service, or existing TA experience. What matters most: a positive attitude, confidence with young people, strong communication and reliability.

About the schools
You'll work in friendly, well-supported Secondary schools across Cardiff and Caerphilly, with clear behaviour systems, welcoming staff teams, and genuine opportunities for long-term placements.

Ready to start your journey in education?
Apply now with your CV and availability — we'll guide you through everything else, from compliance checks to your first day 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.
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