Teaching Assistant

TRELAI PRIMARY SCHOOL GRADE 4 TEACHING ASSISTANT Ref: ED50246557 Contract: Temporary until 20.07.2026 Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£26,847- £29,071) Pro Rata Hours: 32.5 hrs per week, Term Time, 39 weeks pa Required from 2nd November 2026 We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to support pupil learning and wellbeing and deliver ALN and catchup provision. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about teaching and learning, have an excellent knowledge of child development and build highly effective positive relationships with children, staff and parents and promote the wellbeing of all. We are looking for a Grade 4 Teaching Assistant who; • Has energy, enthusiasm and commitment to enable every child to be successful • Is innovative and flexible in their approach and quick to take on new initiatives • Has excellent classroom management abilities • Offers exciting and stimulating lessons and provision • Is dedicated to the achievement of all • Has excellent literacy and numeracy skills • Is able to work as part of a team • Is able to provide highly effective playtime supervision and play experiences that enrich pupils’ wellbeing and social skills • Is committed to the highest expectations of achievement and behaviour and to continuous school improvement • Enjoys a challenge and has the determination to make a difference • Is able to develop positive relationships with all members of the school community • Communicates effectively with parents, carers and members of staff • Is committed to professional development • Complies with whole school safeguarding measures • Has a good understanding of children’s social, emotional and behavioural needs as a barrier to learning and share in the schools commitment to improving life opportunities of the children in our school We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, or those undertaking the relevant qualifications, who share our commitment to developing our school where all children achieve their potential in a nurturing, supportive environment. 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 Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Checks 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 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. Application forms should be completed in full and returned, to Mrs N. O’Neill, Head Teacher, Trelai Primary School. Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026 at 12.00 Noon Shortlisting: Monday 19th October 2026 Interviews: Wednesday 21st October 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.