Senior Teaching Assistant

Title

Senior Teaching Assistant

ED, ED, ED, ED, ED, ED

Permanent

Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£28,142- £32,061) Pro Rata

31 hrs per week, 39 wks per year, term time only

13 April 2026

We are looking for dedicated and committed candidates to join our successful TA team. The successful candidates will have high aspirations for all, be focused on raising standards with particular expertise in working with pupils with emotional health and wellbeing needs. Our vision for this role will be working with pupils who need support with their emotional health and wellbeing through ‘Trauma informed’ practice.

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.

Should you have any questions about the role please contact Mr Mock. Application forms should be completed in full and returned to Mr Mock by email. Closing date for applications:
Friday 16 January 2026 at 12 noon. Interviews:
Week commencing: 19 January 2026

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including the following groups:

• aged under 25
• not in employment, education or training
• from our local communities including disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh

Greenhill Special School Cardiff is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.