Specialist Resource Teaching Assistants

3x Specialist Resource Base Teaching Assistants

Employer:

Location:

Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4UW

Pay:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

25/03/2026

Pencaerau Primary School Cyntwell Avenue Cardiff CF5 5QN
Post

Title:

3x Specialist Resource Base Teaching Assistants Post : ED, ED, ED

Contract:

Permanent Salary:
Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£25,989- £28,142) Pro Rata

Hours:

32.5 hours a week

Start Date:

1st September 2026 Pencaerau Primary School is a school at the heart of its community with high aspirations for all.

From September 2026 Pencaerau will proudly open its new Specialist Resource Base (SRB) which will welcome pupils from across the Ely and Caerau cluster in Years Reception

• Year 6; who have complex learning needs.

The SRB will be an extension to our already strong approach to inclusion and will feel very much part of our community focussed school.

Pupils in our resource base will receive a specialist curriculum to support their individual needs and a sensory based approach focused on development rather than age.

The successful post holders will be responsible for supporting the specialist class teacher and address the needs of individual pupils, supporting them to overcome barriers to learning and demonstrate a commitment to the inclusion of every child and ensuring that all pupils have access to a broad and balanced curriculum.

A commitment to play based, experiential learning both indoors and outdoors is essential as is knowledge of supporting the implementation of Individual Development Plans for Pupils We are looking for a successful candidate who has:

experience of working with pupils with additional learning needs in either a mainstream primary or specialist setting

an understanding of our school, its values and it’s role within the wider community

the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

the ability to build effective relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and external agencies.

empathy and communicates well with families 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 Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Checks.

These vacancies are suitable for post share.

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: 6th March 2026 at 12 noon Interviews to take place: 23rd March 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.