Teaching Assistant

Llanishen Fach Primary School; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary educational institution in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant. The role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, commitment to enhancing pupils' learning, and the ability to work well in a team. This is a permanent position for 35 hours a week, term-time only, with a salary range of £25,989 - £28,142. Candidates must ensure they meet all essential qualifications, including registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to support learning for children individually or in groups.
• Actively contribute to planning and evaluation of activities.
• Commitment to the caring ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities for children on an individual or group basis.
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Ability to work in a team

Education

Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)

Job description

Heol Uchaf , Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6SS0

Acting Headteacher: Annie James

Age range: 3 - 11 Post number: ED50294742

Contract: see below

SEN Grade 4 - Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Term-Time)

FTE Sp 6 – 11 (£25,989 - £28,142 on pro‑rata basis)

1 X Permanent (35 hours per week/term time only) SEN Teaching Assistant (Post Number ED50294742) to start as soon as possible.

The Governing Body wish to appoint a pro‑active, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, with a commitment to ensuring access to learning by all pupils. An ability to contribute to the warm, caring ethos of the school is essential. 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.

This exciting post will provide support for learning activities by children on an individual or group basis. The appointment will be subject to suitably qualified individuals. 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.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

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

Please download or print off the application form for the advert by selecting the “Apply Now” button. We will only accept applications for this post using the application attached to this advert.

Completed applications should be returned to Juliet Bonni at the school via post or email

Closing date: Midday on Friday 16/01/2026.

Interview dates will commence week beginning 26/01/2026.

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,
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