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 a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our extensive support team. The role focuses on assisting pupils with Additional Learning Needs, delivering targeted numeracy interventions, and supporting across mainstream subjects within our behaviour and nurture provision classes.

You will work under the guidance of teachers to help pupils achieve measurable progress, track learning outcomes, and adapt approaches to suit varied learning needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication required.
• Strong IT skills and confidence with technology.
• Experience supporting learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Ability to deliver 1:1 and small group numeracy interventions.

Responsibilities

• Run 1:1 and small group numeracy intervention sessions.
• Use diagnostic assessments to identify gaps and tailor support.
• Track pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Prepare and organise resources for intervention sessions.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

ALN support

Numeracy interventions

Tools

Diagnostics & assessments

School systems

Job description

# Teaching AssistantEmployer: Cardiff West Community HighLocation: Ely, CardiffContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£26,847- £29,071) Pro RataPosted: 15th October 2026Expires: 28th October 2026 12:00 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1579724Job Reference: ED50265514* Share :* Print**Cardiff West Community High School****Penally Road****Ely****Cardiff****CF5 4SX****Post: Teaching Assistant****Post Reference: ED50265514****Contract: Permanent****Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£26,847- £29,071) Pro Rata****Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks, Term Time only****Start: As soon as possible**We have a fantastic new prospect for a Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to join our extensive support team at Cardiff West CHS. The successful post holder must be an excellent communicator both written and orally, possess strong IT skills and be confident in supporting for those with Additional Learning Needs on both an individual and small group basis. This support will vary across mainstream subjects but also within our behaviour and nurture provision classes. We welcome applications from those with a previous background of youth work or mentoring. The successful candidate will• Support pupils who require additional help to secure key numeracy and mathematical skills.• Deliver targeted interventions that close gaps in learning and build pupil confidence.• Work alongside class teachers to ensure pupils make measurable progress.Key Responsibilities• Run small group and 1:1 numeracy intervention sessions focused on core skills such as number sense, place value, arithmetic fluency, reasoning, and problem solving.• Use diagnostic assessments to identify gaps and tailor support to individual needs.• Reinforce classroom learning through structured practice, modelling, and scaffolded tasks.• Track pupil progress using school systems and provide clear feedback to teachers and ALNCO.• Adapt explanations and activities to suit different learning styles and abilities.• Prepare and organise resources for intervention sessions.• Promote positive attitudes towards maths, helping pupils develop resilience and confidence.• Support behaviour for learning and maintain a calm, focused intervention.Cardiff West Community High School is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community school. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised applicant who can enhance the learning pathways for our pupils.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.We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.**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: Wednesday 28th October 20026 at Midday****Interviews: Week beginning Monday 9th November 2026**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 StatementNew High School West of Cardiff is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or relig