Teaching Assistant

TON YR YWEN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Post

Title:

1 x Teaching Assistant

Job

Contract:
Permanent

Salary:
Grade 3 SCP 3-6 (£24,796- £25,989) Pro Rata

Hours: 35 hrs per week term-time only

8.30 – 4pm Monday – Friday.

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking to appoint a pro-active, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant who is keen to contribute to the nurturing, community focussed ethos of Ton Yr Ywen Primary School. The successful candidate should also be able to demonstrate excellent communication, creative and interpersonal skills and previous experience of working in a school setting and / or in a role working with children with complex needs.

They must also be able to show initiative, adaptability and the ability to help meet the needs of all learners including those in need of additional support.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.

Completed applications should be returned to Mrs A James-Griffiths, Head Teacher at the school.

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 9th March 2026 at 12 noon

Shortlisting:
After school on Monday 9th March 2026

Interview date: 17th March 2026

Please note the interview will include a teaching observation and a formal interview.

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.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for our School and 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.