Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Location: Cardiff, Cardiff, South Wales
Salary: £92.59 per day minimum 
Employment Type: Temporary

Job Description

We are recruiting a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Cardiff. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact by helping secondary school pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and thrive academically and socially within a nurturing, inclusive environment.

You’ll work closely with teaching staff and the Additional Learning Needs team in a secondary school setting to deliver targeted support, promote independence, and contribute to a positive classroom culture—while keeping pupils' wellbeing at the heart of everything you do.

Key Responsibilities

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant based in Cardiff, your daily duties will include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support for secondary school pupils, including those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) / SEN
Supporting pupils to access the secondary school curriculum by encouraging engagement, independence, and confidence in the classroom
Assisting with behaviour support, routines, and pastoral/wellbeing needs in line with school policies
Helping staff to prepare resources and contribute to monitoring progress (as directed)
Supporting literacy, numeracy, and basic ICT activities where appropriate
Following safeguarding, confidentiality, and health & safety practices at all times

Requirements & Qualifications

To be successful as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you will need:

A relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant / Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification (or equivalent)

Experience supporting children or young people in an education or similar setting, ideally within a secondary school (including ALN/SEN exposure where possible)
Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one)
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a calm, patient, and caring approach
A genuine commitment to inclusion and helping every learner achieve their potential

Benefits & Work Environment

Competitive daily rate with weekly pay. 
Supportive secondary school environment with clear guidance from experienced education professionals who have a firsthand of education. 
Ongoing training and development to help you grow in the role
A chance to make a meaningful difference to secondary school pupils’ learning, confidence, and wellbeing
Candidate of the month competition - chance to win £50
Quarterly Golden Ticket competition - chance to win £250

If you are a qualified Level 2 Teaching Assistant looking for an exciting new role in a secondary school in Cardiff, apply today!

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