Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 4 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2025 |
| Location: | Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1NL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1496170 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant x 2
Post Ref: ED50011217 / ED50011223
Grade 4, scp 6-11
£25,183 - £27,369 FTE pro rata
Temporary
until 31st August 2026 due to budget restraints
Full Time
Start: 1st September 2025
Whitchurch Primary School is a large three form entry school which offers a supportive and caring environment in which children can grow and learn. Our motto is ‘Work together, Play together, Succeed together’ which underpins our commitment and dedication in achieving excellence in all areas of school life.
We are invested in constantly developing our curriculum and fantastic grounds; have a committed and enthusiastic staff and a supportive school community.
We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and hardworking Teaching Assistants, one for Foundation Phase and one for Key Stage 2, who will work alongside class teachers supporting individuals and groups in their learning. The successful applicant will have excellent literacy and numeracy skills and be constructively able to work as part of a team, as well as showing individual initiative.
The successful candidate will:
● be an inspirational, dedicated and highly effective Teaching Assistant.
● demonstrate commitment to and experience of the Foundation Phase and/ or Key Stage 2.
● have high expectations of attainment and behaviour.
● be committed to the well-being and nurture of pupils.
● work as part of a close team to achieve the very best for our pupils.
● be prepared to contribute to the wider life of our school.
● have a strong commitment to their own continued learning and professional development.
● have experience of running interventions
As a school, we can offer;
● children who are well-behaved and motivated to learn
● a well- resourced and attractive learning environment
● an exciting skills-based curriculum in which literacy, numeracy and thinking skills are prioritised
● a dynamic programme of professional development
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.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
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 to be returned by email to the school by 12 noon on 9th July
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: Wednesday 9th July (12noon)Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email.
Interviews will take place: Tuesday 15th July
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.
Post Ref: ED50011217 / ED50011223
Grade 4, scp 6-11
£25,183 - £27,369 FTE pro rata
Temporary
until 31st August 2026 due to budget restraints
Full Time
Start: 1st September 2025
Whitchurch Primary School is a large three form entry school which offers a supportive and caring environment in which children can grow and learn. Our motto is ‘Work together, Play together, Succeed together’ which underpins our commitment and dedication in achieving excellence in all areas of school life.
We are invested in constantly developing our curriculum and fantastic grounds; have a committed and enthusiastic staff and a supportive school community.
We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and hardworking Teaching Assistants, one for Foundation Phase and one for Key Stage 2, who will work alongside class teachers supporting individuals and groups in their learning. The successful applicant will have excellent literacy and numeracy skills and be constructively able to work as part of a team, as well as showing individual initiative.
The successful candidate will:
● be an inspirational, dedicated and highly effective Teaching Assistant.
● demonstrate commitment to and experience of the Foundation Phase and/ or Key Stage 2.
● have high expectations of attainment and behaviour.
● be committed to the well-being and nurture of pupils.
● work as part of a close team to achieve the very best for our pupils.
● be prepared to contribute to the wider life of our school.
● have a strong commitment to their own continued learning and professional development.
● have experience of running interventions
As a school, we can offer;
● children who are well-behaved and motivated to learn
● a well- resourced and attractive learning environment
● an exciting skills-based curriculum in which literacy, numeracy and thinking skills are prioritised
● a dynamic programme of professional development
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.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
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 to be returned by email to the school by 12 noon on 9th July
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: Wednesday 9th July (12noon)Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email.
Interviews will take place: Tuesday 15th July
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.