2x Teaching Assistants
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 3 SCP 3-6 (£24,796- £25,989) Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 0NX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1507880 |
Summary
Title: 2x Teaching Assistants
Ref: ED50011600 / ED50011610
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 3-6 (£24,796- £25,989) Pro Rata
Contract: Temporary until 31st March 2026 in the first instance.
Hours: 32.5 hours per week/39 weeks per year (term time)
To start 3rd November 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Headteacher and Governing Body of Rhydypenau Primary School are looking to appoint a dynamic, strong, innovative and inspirational teaching assistant to work within our primary school supporting teaching and learning throughout the school.
Duties will include:
working with small groups of children, both indoors and outdoors, to support their learning
establishing good relationships with pupils
acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
attending to pupils’ personal needs
supervising and supporting pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
assisting with the preparation of teaching materials and resources
assisting with the display of children’s work.
supporting teachers by undertaking a range of tasks including photocopying, laminating, filing.
We are looking for someone who is :
Caring and compassionate.
Hardworking and resilient.
A team player who supports other colleagues.
Able to use initiative and motivate others.
Energetic and has a “can do” attitude.
A team player who supports other colleagues.
Able to uphold the values of the school at all times.
In return we offer the opportunity to:
• work with a vibrant and enthusiastic team of practitioners
• enjoy working with our fantastic children
• participate in an excellent programme of further professional development
The successful candidate should have a good standard of literacy and numeracy and good communication skills. Previous experience of working within a school is essential.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This post is a Temporary contract and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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.
Completed application forms should to be returned to school for the attention of Ms. Nicola Hammond, Headteacher. Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd October 2025 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Friday 3rd October 2025
Observation and Interviews: Week commencing 6th October 2025
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.
Ref: ED50011600 / ED50011610
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 3-6 (£24,796- £25,989) Pro Rata
Contract: Temporary until 31st March 2026 in the first instance.
Hours: 32.5 hours per week/39 weeks per year (term time)
To start 3rd November 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Headteacher and Governing Body of Rhydypenau Primary School are looking to appoint a dynamic, strong, innovative and inspirational teaching assistant to work within our primary school supporting teaching and learning throughout the school.
Duties will include:
working with small groups of children, both indoors and outdoors, to support their learning
establishing good relationships with pupils
acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
attending to pupils’ personal needs
supervising and supporting pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
assisting with the preparation of teaching materials and resources
assisting with the display of children’s work.
supporting teachers by undertaking a range of tasks including photocopying, laminating, filing.
We are looking for someone who is :
Caring and compassionate.
Hardworking and resilient.
A team player who supports other colleagues.
Able to use initiative and motivate others.
Energetic and has a “can do” attitude.
A team player who supports other colleagues.
Able to uphold the values of the school at all times.
In return we offer the opportunity to:
• work with a vibrant and enthusiastic team of practitioners
• enjoy working with our fantastic children
• participate in an excellent programme of further professional development
The successful candidate should have a good standard of literacy and numeracy and good communication skills. Previous experience of working within a school is essential.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This post is a Temporary contract and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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.
Completed application forms should to be returned to school for the attention of Ms. Nicola Hammond, Headteacher. Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd October 2025 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Friday 3rd October 2025
Observation and Interviews: Week commencing 6th October 2025
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.