Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Salary: Grade 4 (£26,847 - £27,071 Pro Rata of FTE) Permanent 32.5 hours per week/39 weeks per year. To Start November 2026 Post Reference: ED50223595 The Headteacher and Governing Body of Rhydypenau Primary School are looking to appoint a dynamic, strong, innovative and inspirational teaching assistant to work within our primary school supporting teaching and learning throughout the school. Duties will include:  Working with small groups of children, both indoors and outdoors, to support their learning  Establishing good relationships with pupils  Acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs  Attending to pupils’ personal needs  Supervising and supporting pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning  Assisting with the preparation of teaching materials and resources  Assisting with the display of children’s work.  Supporting teachers by undertaking a range of tasks including photocopying, laminating, filing. We are looking for someone who is :  Caring and compassionate.  Hardworking and resilient.  A team player who supports other colleagues.  Able to use initiative and motivate others.  Energetic and has a “can do” attitude.  A team player who supports other colleagues.  Able to uphold the values of the school at all times. In return we offer the opportunity to: • Work with a vibrant and enthusiastic team of practitioners • Enjoy working with our fantastic children • Participate in an excellent programme of further professional development The successful candidate should have a good standard of literacy and numeracy and good communication skills. Previous experience of working within a school is essential. 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. Application forms can be downloaded. In all cases, application forms should to be returned to school for the attention of Ms. Nicola Hammond, Executive Headteacher. 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: Tuesday 22nd September 2026 @ 9:00am Shortlisting: Tuesday 22nd September 2026 Observation and Interviews: Tuesday 29th September 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.