Year 6 Intervention Teaching Assistant

Year 6 Intervention Teaching Assistant – CF11 Area

Location: CF11, Cardiff
Start Date: September 2026
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated Year 6 Intervention Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in the CF11 area of Cardiff, starting in September.

This role will focus on supporting Year 6 pupils through targeted intervention sessions, helping children build confidence and make progress ahead of their transition to secondary school. You will work closely with class teachers to deliver small group and 1:1 support, particularly in English and Maths.

• Deliver targeted intervention sessions to Year 6 pupils.
• Support children who require additional help to reach age-related expectations.
• Work 1:1 and with small groups to improve attainment and confidence.
• Monitor and record pupil progress.
• Assist class teachers in preparing resources and adapting learning activities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children.
• Experience supporting literacy and numeracy interventions is desirable.
• A patient, proactive and encouraging approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A passion for helping pupils achieve their full potential.

• Competitive weekly pay through Teaching Personnel.
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant.
• Access to free and discounted CPD training courses.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent school placements.
• Flexible career progression within education.
• A rewarding role making a genuine difference to pupils' outcomes.

This is a term-time only position, offering excellent work-life balance with approximately 12 weeks of school holidays per year, including:

• Summer holidays
• Christmas break
• Easter holidays
• Half-term breaks throughout the academic year

If you're an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to support Year 6 pupils during a crucial stage of their education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply through Teaching Personnel to be considered for this September opportunity in CF11.

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.
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