SRB Teaching Assistant

Cardiff West Community High School; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff West Community High School is seeking two Teaching Assistants for the specialist resource base, focusing on pupils with emotional health and wellbeing needs. The post is permanent and full time (32.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year) with term-time hours and a pro rata salary.

You will support learning activities, assist with pupil welfare, and work within a committed team to help students achieve their targets. Start date: ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the specialist resource base, supporting pupils with emotional health and wellbeing needs.
• Support learning activities and pupil welfare as part of a dedicated team.

Job description

* SRB Teaching Assistant# SRB Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Ely, CardiffContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£26,847- £29,071) Pro Rata +SENPosted: 1st October 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 15th October 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1577239Job Reference: ED50249651Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1577239* Share :**Education & Lifelong Learning****Cardiff West Community High School****Title: SRB Teaching Assistant****Ref: ED50249651****Contract: Permanent, Full time****Scale: Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£26,847- £29,071) Pro Rata +SEN point****Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time)****Start: ASAP**We are looking for two dedicated and committed Teaching Assistants to join our successful team working within the specialist resource base at Cardiff West CHS. The successful candidate will have high aspirations for all, be focused on raising standards with particular expertise in working with pupils with emotional health and wellbeing needs.This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.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.**Please download or print off the application form by selecting the \"Apply Now\" button.****Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by the closing date. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.****Closing date for applications: Thursday 15th October 2026 at 12 noon****Interviews: Week beginning Monday 19th October 2026****We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.**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.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.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for our School and 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.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.### Cardiff West Community HighPart of### Cardiff LA