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Baden Powell Primary School
Muirton Road, Tremorfa, Cardiff, CF24 2SJ
Head Teacher: Mrs Ceri Gibbon
AIM HIGH, ACHIEVE MORE, BE HAPPY
Post Title: Specialist Resource Base Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Job Ref: ED50298564
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata + ALN Allowance
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year term time
Start Date: 1st Sept 2026
NOR: 286
Age Range: 3-11
Closing date: Thursday 16th April 2026 at 12 noon
The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an ambitious, highly skilled and passionate higher level teaching assistant with a strong commitment to inclusive education to join our teaching team as the HLTA for our Specialist Resource Base.
This specialist provision offers a nurturing and inclusive environment for pupils with complex needs, ensuring every child and their family feels valued and supported. The SRB provides tailored education for pupils who require a highly differentiated curriculum and specialist strategies to thrive.
The post requires a level of specialist expertise in supporting pupils with additional needs, together with excellent interpersonal skills. It would offer an excellent opportunity for individuals who wish to extend and enhance their professional development within the field of EHW.
The role will include:
• Supporting high-quality teaching for pupils with complex additional learning needs.
• Using specialist strategies to support communication, sensory needs, and emotional regulation.
• Working collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and families.
• Championing inclusion and wellbeing across the school.
We will be looking for:
•Highly motivated, able to show initiative and resilience
•Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills
•Adaptable, resourceful with a good sense of humour
•Be able to work as a part of a dedicated team
•Improve the learning outcomes and wellbeing of pupils in the SRB
•Excellent communication and relational skills.
•Strong understanding of child development and additional learning needs.
What We Will Offer:
• A unique opportunity to help shape the provision within our school community.
• Ongoing professional development in specialist strategies.
• A supportive, forward-thinking team and a culture rooted in relational practice.
• The chance to make a profound difference in children’s lives.
Successful applicants will:
The successful applicant would be an integral part of Baden Powell Primary School, supporting the school in meeting their responsibilities to pupils with ALN. The role will also include working in collaboration and close partnership with the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Team in the Local Authority and with local schools.
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.
For an informal discussion or further information, please contact the Head teacher, Mrs Ceri Gibbon
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and emailed to 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: Thursday 16th April 2026 12 noon.
Shortlisting date: Friday 17th April 2026.
Interview date: Tuesday 21st April 2026.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh.
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 Statement
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.