SRB TEACHING ASSISTANT

eTeach UK Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Pentrebane Primary School in Cardiff is seeking an enthusiastic and reflective Teaching Assistant to join our expanding Special Resource Base. You will support children for whom communication and interaction are their primary needs and work as part of a dedicated team.

The post is permanent, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time) with pro rata FTE and ALN allowance. Experience with ASD and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pupils with ASD in a primary setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good standards of literacy and numeracy.
• Understanding of child development.

Skills

ASD experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Job description

PENTREBANE PRIMARY SCHOOL, BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SGHead Teacher: Mrs Elizabeth PrescottPERMANENT SRB TEACHING ASSISTANTPOST NUMBER: ED50297965GRADE 4 SCP 6 - 11 £26,847 - £29,071(FTE) (PRO RATA FTE) & ALN ALLOWANCE £598.92 PA, £49.91 PM32.5 hours a week 39 weeks PA (TERM TIME)TO COMMENCE ASAPThe Headteacher and Governors of Pentrebane Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and reflective teaching assistant to join our expanding Special Resource Base which supports children for whom communication and interaction is their primary need. This is an excellent opportunity for a teaching assistant with an interest in additional needs to work as part of a dedicated team. Pentrebane is a small Primary school with approximately 176 pupils, 32 of whom are in the Special Resource Base.The successful candidate will have experience of working with pupils with ASD in a primary setting, have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to establish effective working relationships with children, staff, parents and other professionals. Good standards of literacy and numeracy and understanding of child development are also essential. We can offer you:

• A positive and supportive working environment with a well-established, friendly and dedicated staff team where everyone feels valued.
• Vibrant and engaging pupils
• Opportunities for further professional development.

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.

Closing date: Friday 6th November 2026 12 noonShortlisting: w/b Monday 9th November 2026Interviews at school: w/b Monday 16th November 2026. Date to be confirmed.

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.