SRB Teaching Assistant

Education & Lifelong Learning Cardiff West Community High School Title: SRB Teaching Assistant Ref: ED50249651 Contract: Permanent, Full time Scale: Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£26,847- £29,071) Pro Rata +SEN point Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time) Start: ASAP We are looking for two dedicated and committed Teaching Assistants to join our successful team working within the specialist resource base at Cardiff West CHS. The successful candidate will have high aspirations for all, be focused on raising standards with particular expertise in working with pupils with emotional health and wellbeing needs. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks. 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. 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: Thursday 15th October 2026 at 12 noon Interviews: Week beginning Monday 19th October 2026 We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. 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.