Location: Cardiff
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Pay: £92.63 per day
Start date: As soon as possible
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support a newly established Specialist Resource Base (SRB) within a primary school in central Cardiff. This specialist provision will offer a nurturing and inclusive environment for pupils with complex needs, ensuring every child and their family feels valued and supported. The SRB will provide a tailored, highly differentiated curriculum using specialist strategies to help pupils thrive.
The school is an inner-city setting serving a diverse and sometimes challenging community. It takes pride in its relational approach, with a strong focus on building positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues. The school’s motto, “aim high, keep safe, be kind, show respect,” underpins all aspects of school life.
Responsibilities
* Support high-quality teaching for pupils with complex additional learning needs.
* Use specialist strategies to support communication, sensory needs, and emotional regulation.
* Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists and families.
* Champion inclusion and wellbeing across the school.
Qualifications
* Experience or knowledge of specialist approaches (e.g. Makaton, Total Communication).
* Strong understanding of child development and additional learning needs.
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
* Patient, empathetic, and committed to supporting children with additional needs.
Benefits
* Opportunity to help shape a new specialist provision.
* Ongoing professional development in specialist strategies.
* A supportive and forward‑thinking team.
* A role where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives.
Legal Requirements
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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