Post Details
Baden Powell Primary School
Muirton Road, Tremorfa, Cardiff, CF24 2 SJ
Head Teacher: Mrs Ceri Gibbon
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Post Title: 3 x Specialist Resource Base Teaching Assistants
Job Ref: ED50195605, ED50196539, ED50215516
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£25,989- £28,142) 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
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Baden Powell Primary School for three enthusiastic and passionate teaching assistants, with a strong commitment to inclusive education to join 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 Governing Body and Headteacher are seeking to appoint three teaching assistants who have significant experience of working with pupils with Emotional Health and Wellbeing Needs in either specialist provision or mainstream primary schools.
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.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
* Be highly motivated, able to show initiative and resilience
* Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills
* Be adaptable, resourceful with a good sense of humour
* Be able to work as part of a dedicated team
* Improve the learning outcomes and wellbeing of pupils in the SRB
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.
The successful applicant would be an integral part of Baden Powell Primary School, supporting the school in meeting its 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).
These posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Checks.
These vacancies are suitable for post share.
Application Process
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 at 12 noon.
Shortlisting: Friday 17th April 2026.
Interview date: Friday 24th April 2026.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh.
Safeguarding & Child Protection
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
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.
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