Teaching Assistant

Job Advert – Grade 4 TA Post: Teaching Assistant Ref: ED50265181 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) To start as soon as possible Join the Bryn y Deryn Family of Schools Bryn y Deryn Family of Schools is seeking committed, resilient and caring individuals who are passionate about supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes at our Leckwith Key Stage 4 site. Our provision works with pupils who may have experienced significant barriers to education and who require additional support to engage successfully in learning. This includes learners with Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD), Emotional Health and Wellbeing (EHW), Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and Additional Learning Needs (ALN). At Bryn y Deryn, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed and we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils can build confidence, develop resilience and achieve their potential. Staff work closely together to create positive experiences for learners and support them both academically and emotionally. This role would suit someone who is patient, adaptable and able to build strong and trusting relationships with young people. Whether you have previous experience working within a PRU, specialist setting or mainstream education, or are looking to develop your career supporting vulnerable learners, we are interested in hearing from individuals who share our values and commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people. As part of our team, you will play an important role in supporting pupils to access learning, overcome challenges and celebrate success. You will work alongside experienced colleagues within a highly supportive and collaborative environment, contributing to individual pupil plans and helping to create conditions in which every learner feels safe, valued and able to thrive. Want to Learn More? If you would like to discuss the role in more detail or arrange a visit to Bryn y Deryn, please contact the school. We would be pleased to provide further information about the post and offer prospective applicants the opportunity to learn more about our provision and the work we do to support our learners. Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). These posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. 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: Monday 12th October 2026 at 12 noon 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.