Actionus

South Wales

Teaching Assistant jobs in Cardiff.

Teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants and cover supervisors keep classrooms running and support targeted intervention. Actionus books teaching assistants onto daily supply, long-term and permanent contracts with enhanced DBS on the update service wherever possible.

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Hiring in Cardiff

What the Cardiff market looks like.

Welsh services are organised into health boards rather than trusts, and Cardiff and Vale is the tertiary centre for much of South Wales. Bilingual services are valued in some settings, and the M4 corridor means Newport and Bridgend roles are routinely worked from Cardiff.

Major employers in South Wales

  • —Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
  • —Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
  • —Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
  • —Velindre University NHS Trust

Also covering

Newport · Bridgend · Pontypridd · Barry · Caerphilly · Merthyr Tydfil

Typical settings

  • Primary schools
  • Secondary schools
  • Special schools
  • Alternative provision

Common specialities

  • 1:1 support
  • HLTA
  • Cover supervision
  • Intervention and phonics
  • Early years support

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Teaching Assistant work in Cardiff, answered.

What teaching assistant jobs are available in Cardiff?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent teaching assistant roles across Cardiff and the wider South Wales area, including primary schools, secondary schools, special schools. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire teaching assistants in Cardiff?
Actionus works with education employers across Cardiff and the wider South Wales area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring teaching assistants.
What registration do I need to work as a teaching assistant professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Cardiff?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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