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Post Title: Early Years and Foundation Phase Teaching Assistant
Post Ref: ED50296382
Contract: Full Time, permanent
Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£25,989- £28,142) Pro Rata
Hours: 32.5 hrs per week, Term Time only (39 weeks)
8.30am-3.30pm (with 30 minutes lunch break)
Required for Thursday 15th January 2026
The Governing Body and Headteacher are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to work as a teaching assistant in our Early Years and Year 1 and 2 settings across our inclusive, welcoming school that is at the heart of its community.
Severn Primary School is a happy, vibrant, culturally diverse inner-city school with a two-form entry, large nursery and wrap around care provision. It is situated in the Canton area of Cardiff about a mile from the centre of the city.
This role will be based in mainstream classes and will involve:
-supporting pupils in class under the supervision and direction of the class teacher
-working with ALN pupils on specific targets in their IDP
-providing general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, including preparation, and routine maintenance of resources/equipment.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our welcoming, warm and friendly school.
We are looking for to appoint people who:
•are passionate about the learning and well-being of all pupils
•are highly professional, committed and enthusiastic
•can provide a nurturing and caring approach to vulnerable pupils
•are able to work well as a team of adults in the classroom
•liaise well with parents/carers
•have well developed Literacy, Numeracy and ICT skills
•have strong inter-personal and communication skills
Severn Primary Primary School offers you:
• A child-centred approach, where every child is valued, supported and nurtured to achieve excellence
• Children who enjoy learning and are positive about school life
• An excellent and highly skilled staff who value high quality teamwork
• Opportunities to develop professionally and personally
• Innovative practice that focuses on good practice in wellbeing and learning
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 an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Recruitment process
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by post or email, for the attention of The Headteacher, Mr. N. Wilson, before the closing date.
Closing date: Thursday 8th January 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews: Monday 11th January 2026
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 Severn Primary School. 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.