Teaching Assistant

Stdavidscollege; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant. This full-time, term-time role involves supporting teaching staff, assisting with lesson delivery, and evaluating student progress. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 GCSEs including English and Maths, along with strong communication skills and empathy for students' needs. This position offers a competitive salary of £22,095.66, and contributes to a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Access to professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Commitment to safeguarding and welfare

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above including English and Maths.
• Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
• Experience in class supervision and supporting lesson provision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lesson delivery for whole-class and individual students.
• Prepare resources to support learning activities.
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback to teachers.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Empathy and understanding to student needs

Class supervision experience

Education

A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above including English and Maths

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

## Teaching Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Teaching Assistant# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Cardiff, CardiffContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Term TimeSalary: £22,095.66Posted: 15th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 4th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1519650Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Job ID: 1519650* Share :We currently have a position available within St David’s Catholic Sixth Form College for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Teaching Assistant supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.**Job Overview**You’ll be responsible for assisting with delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.**Job Requirements**• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students**Job Details***The position is offered as a full-time, term-time only role on a fixed-term contract and it attracts a salary of £22,095.66.**Shortlisting will take place on Monday 5th January 2026**Interviews will be held on Monday 12th January 2026.*The College operates a Sixth Form College academic year and therefore the Autumn Term begins in late August to allow for enrolment activities.Please be aware that St David’s College reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier then the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you do wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.We also welcome applications in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will be treated no less favourably than applications in English.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).**We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.**You will be part of a dedicated Learner Support team with access to professional development opportunities as well as the chance to make a key contribution to our learners’ educational progress.We are an Equal Opportunities, Living Wage, Disability Confident Committed and Neurodiversity Friendly employer with excellent CPD provision.We maintain some of the best working conditions in the FE/School sector for support staff in Wales. For more details, please see our College Website page: Working at St David’s College.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:St David's Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### St David's Catholic Sixth Form College