Foundation Phase Teaching Assistant

Llysfaen Primary School; Cardiff; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Llysfaen Primary School seeks a dedicated Foundation Phase Teaching Assistant to support teachers and enhance children's learning and wellbeing from September 2025. This temporary position offers 32.5 hours a week during term time, requiring an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. The school prioritizes safeguarding and is looking for enthusiastic applicants committed to these values.

Qualifications

• Experience with primary children is essential.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and assist children in learning.
• Participate in lunchtime duty.
• Promote children's wellbeing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

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Foundation Phase Teaching Assistant, Lisvane

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Llysfaen Primary School

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Lisvane, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Llysfaen Primary School

Lisvane,

CF14 OTB

Post: Foundation Phase TEACHING ASSISTANT

Ref: ED50011446

Contract: Temporary until 20th July 2026

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (including a lunchtime duty), 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Required from September 2025

The Head teacher and Governing Body of Llysfaen Primary School seek a dedicated, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant committed to children’s learning and wellbeing to join our successful and happy school (Estyn March 2024).

We are looking for a friendly, committed, and enthusiastic teaching assistant to support teachers and assist children. Experience with primary children and relevant interests/expertise should be highlighted in your application. An NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent is desirable. The candidate should work well in a team, have good interpersonal skills, and establish positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.

This position is temporary until July 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

The salary includes the Living Wage supplement, bringing pay up to £12 per hour (scp 2 - 4). This supplement is reviewed annually in January and April. Cardiff Council reserves the right to modify or remove the supplement.

Internal candidates applying on a secondment basis must obtain approval using Form SEC1 (4.C.081) prior to application. Approvals are granted by the relevant Chief Officer or senior officer graded no lower than OM2, or in schools, the Headteacher / Governing Body.

Please download or print the application form via the “Apply Now” button.

Applications should be sent to the school addressed to Mrs M Jenkins.

Closing date: Wednesday 25th June 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews: Tuesday 1st July 2025

Safeguarding and Child Protection are priorities. The council and schools are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, ensuring their safety and protection. We value diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups including those under 25, not in employment, disabled individuals, carers, and those from local communities, including Welsh speakers.