Teaching Assistant: Primary (FT, maternity, Indep)
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive / School salary scale |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2YH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1534407 |
Summary
AboutThe Cathedral School Llandaff, Cardiff’s leading independent school for girls and boys, seeks to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our thriving Primary section on a temporary basis from approx. 27th April 2026, covering a maternity leave. It is likely that this appointment will be in a Reception class initially. A Level 3 TA qualification and up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and assessment, are essential.
Hours of work will be 8.00am until 4.00pm, Monday to Friday during term time, with a willingness to support in After School Care for at least one evening a week from 4.00pm until 6.00pm, paid as additional hours.
Remuneration will be discussed at interview and reflect the experience of the applicant. The salary range for this post is currently £24,917 to £25,972 per annum.
Please see the candidate pack, below, for further information about the role and staff benefits.Standards at the school, academic and behavioural are very high and there is a strong Christian ethos. We are committed to a policy of equality. It is recognised and welcomed that teaching and support staff will come to the school with a variety of faiths, beliefs and backgrounds. We aim to ensure that no job applicant, member of staff, student or other member of the school community is treated less favourably on any grounds. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.You will be joining us at an exciting time, following the school being named third in the UK independent school rankings for A Levels in 2023 (The Telegraph) and the Sunday Times Welsh Independent School of the Year for two years’ running; 2024 and 2025. Alongside this, in the school’s most recent Estyn inspection it was judged to be excellent in all five categories. Pupils were described as “confident, ambitious, aspirational and well-informed learners” and the report celebrated the “outstanding subject knowledge” and “passion and enthusiasm” of the teaching staff. It highlighted teachers’ committed contribution to “exceptional levels of support within and beyond the classroom to help pupils to develop self-confidence”.The school not only prides itself on its musical, academic, sporting and artistic achievements, but also on its ability to challenge and motivate all of its students. We want children to take risks in the classroom, not to be afraid of getting it wrong, but rather to be confident enough to ask questions and think for themselves. All children have talents and gifts, both in and out of the classroom, and we are always looking to identify and celebrate these at every opportunity.
ApplyThe successful candidate will be required to undergo full DBS clearance in order to establish their suitability to work with children. Applications are invited by Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 9.00am. Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter.Further details of this post and a downloadable application form can be found on the school website (see ‘Join Us’). The Cathedral School is a Woodard School in membership of the HMC, the Society of Heads, the Choir Schools Association, IAPs and is an accredited School of Sanctuary. It is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Hours of work will be 8.00am until 4.00pm, Monday to Friday during term time, with a willingness to support in After School Care for at least one evening a week from 4.00pm until 6.00pm, paid as additional hours.
Remuneration will be discussed at interview and reflect the experience of the applicant. The salary range for this post is currently £24,917 to £25,972 per annum.
Please see the candidate pack, below, for further information about the role and staff benefits.Standards at the school, academic and behavioural are very high and there is a strong Christian ethos. We are committed to a policy of equality. It is recognised and welcomed that teaching and support staff will come to the school with a variety of faiths, beliefs and backgrounds. We aim to ensure that no job applicant, member of staff, student or other member of the school community is treated less favourably on any grounds. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.You will be joining us at an exciting time, following the school being named third in the UK independent school rankings for A Levels in 2023 (The Telegraph) and the Sunday Times Welsh Independent School of the Year for two years’ running; 2024 and 2025. Alongside this, in the school’s most recent Estyn inspection it was judged to be excellent in all five categories. Pupils were described as “confident, ambitious, aspirational and well-informed learners” and the report celebrated the “outstanding subject knowledge” and “passion and enthusiasm” of the teaching staff. It highlighted teachers’ committed contribution to “exceptional levels of support within and beyond the classroom to help pupils to develop self-confidence”.The school not only prides itself on its musical, academic, sporting and artistic achievements, but also on its ability to challenge and motivate all of its students. We want children to take risks in the classroom, not to be afraid of getting it wrong, but rather to be confident enough to ask questions and think for themselves. All children have talents and gifts, both in and out of the classroom, and we are always looking to identify and celebrate these at every opportunity.
ApplyThe successful candidate will be required to undergo full DBS clearance in order to establish their suitability to work with children. Applications are invited by Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 9.00am. Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter.Further details of this post and a downloadable application form can be found on the school website (see ‘Join Us’). The Cathedral School is a Woodard School in membership of the HMC, the Society of Heads, the Choir Schools Association, IAPs and is an accredited School of Sanctuary. It is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.