Teaching Assistant

Meadowlane Primary School; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadowlane Primary School is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant. This permanent role involves supporting children's learning in a committed team environment. The role offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to a vibrant educational community, starting in September 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in a teaching or support role is desirable.
• Fluency in Welsh is welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers to support teaching and learning.
• Assist with the educational development and care of children.

Skills

Commitment to safeguarding

Ability to support learning

Education

Registration with Education Workforce Council

Job description

DescriptionSupporting documentsEmployerLocation

Meadowlane Primary School

Heol Maes Eirwg

St Mellons

Cardiff

CF3 0JZ

Post Title: Teaching Assistant

Post Ref No: ED50213953

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 3-6 (£24,027- £25,183) Pro Rata

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8:30am - 3:30pm) / 39 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent Post

Start Date: 1st September 2025

The school is seeking to appoint a hard-working Teaching Assistant to work within our Meadowlane team.

At Meadowlane we are committed to high quality professional development, and can offer friendly and enthusiastic learners with a developing growth mindset. We are a welcoming and hardworking community of staff, governors and pupils who are enthusiastic about a quality educational experience.

Meadowlane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This post has a requirement for registration with the Education Workforce Council.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.

Completed application forms should be returned direct to the school by the closing date for the attention of the Office Manager, Adelle Johnson.

Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025 at 3pm

Interviews to be held on Monday 9th June 2025

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.

Safeguarding Statement