Senior Teaching Assistant- Specialist Resource Base

Llanishen Fach Primary School, Heol Uchaf , Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6SS0 Acting Headteacher: Annie James
Age range: 3 - 11 Post Title: Senior Teaching Assistant –Specialist Resource Base
Job Ref: ED50294743
Contract: Temporary until 31st August 2027
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£28,142 - £32,061) Pro Rata
Hours: 35 hours per week
Start Date: 1st September 2026The children, staff, and governors of Llanishen Fach Primary School wish to appoint a proactive, enthusiastic and creative Senior Teaching Assistant for September 2026.
The successful candidate will need to:
• significantly contribute to the ethos and values of our school;
• have high expectations of children’s achievement;
• have the ability to inspire and challenge children through an innovative and creative approach to learning in the classroom and outdoor learning environment;
• demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to nurture relationships with staff, pupils and parents;
• have commitment, be highly motivated and be able to contribute to our dedicated and enthusiastic team;
• be adaptable, resourceful, and innovative;
• have excellent communication and IT skills.
These appointments 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.
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.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
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 post or email to Mrs Juliet Bonni, Llanishen Fach Primary School at the above address 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 will be 12 noon on Friday 5th June 2026.
Observations and interviews will take place during week beginning Friday 19th June 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.