Overview
NINIAN PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Virgil Street, Grangetown, Cardiff
CF11 8TFAge range: 3-11
Headteacher: Jennifer Scott
Title: TEACHING ASSISTANT
Post Ref: ED50270089
Contract: Temporary until 31st August 2026
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 3-6 (£24,796- £25,989) Pro Rata
Hours: 32.5 hrs per week, 39 weeks pa (Term Time)
Required as soon as possible
Ninian Park is a diverse and bustling school community in the south of Cardiff. Staff are very supportive of one another and work hard to provide a happy, vibrant and exciting school for our children to learn in.
The Governing Body wish to appoint a pro-active, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, with a commitment to inclusive learning. An ability to contribute to the warm, caring ethos of the multi-cultural school is essential. The successful candidate should also be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, good interpersonal skills, show initiative, share in the planning and evaluation of activities and work well as part of a dedicated team.
The successful applicant will provide support for pupils in Year 2. The appointment will be subject to suitably qualified candidates with NVQ Level 2 in Early Years Care and Education, NNEB or equivalent qualifications.
We offer you
* A happy, supportive and motivated team
* Excellent facilities and resources
* Access to training and professional development
* A pleasant working environment
We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who share our commitment to developing a school where all children achieve their potential and more in a nurturing, supportive environment.
This post has a requirement for registration with the Education Workforce Council.
The vacancy is suitable for post share.
These posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for these positions 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 be returned via email only to FAO Miss Scott, The Headteacher, by the closing date.
Closing date and shortlisting: Monday 29th September 2025 at 9 a.m.
Interviews: Monday 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.
Equal opportunities statement We value diversity. 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
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