Senior Teaching Assistant

Pentyrch Primary School; Wales; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary educational institution in Wales is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Teaching Assistant on a temporary basis, with a contract running until 17th July 2026. The ideal candidate will support children in both the Specialist Resource Base and mainstream classes, showcasing excellent communication and organizational skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary from £28,142 to £32,061 pro rata and requires registration with the Education Workforce Council. Applications must be submitted by 23rd January 2026 at noon.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) required.
• Ability to meet essential requirements in the person specification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support children in the Specialist Resource Base and mainstream.
• Plan and evaluate activities with the team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Job description

Bronllwyn,

Pentyrch,

Cardiff,

CF15 9QL

Executive Headteacher: Nicola Hammond

Age range: 3 – 11

Post Title: Senior Teaching Assistant

Job Ref: ED50277283

Contract: Temporary until 17th July 2026

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£28,142- £32,061) Pro Rata

Hours: Full Time 32.5 hours a week

Start Date: As soon as possible

The children, staff, and governors of Pentyrch Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Senior Teaching Assistant on a temporary basis to start as soon as possible with a contract end date of 17th July 2026. The postholder will be responsible for supporting the children in the school's Specialist Resource Base and also mainstream.

The successful candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, good interpersonal skills, show initiative, share in the planning and evaluation of activities, and work well as part of a dedicated team.

Individuals should ensure that they meet all of the essential requirements detailed in the person specification and note the desirable attributes applicable to the post for which they are applying.

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

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or, in the case of schools based staff, the Headteacher / Governing Body.

PLEASE download the application form, job description and person specification.

and return by post or email to Miss Hannah Reed, Office Manager at the above address.

Closing date for applications will be on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 12 noon.

Lesson observations and interviews will take place during the week beginning Monday 26th January 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well‑being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:

• aged under 25
• not in employment, education or training
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh