DescriptionSupporting documentsEmployerLocation
Springwood Primary School
Pennsylvania, Llanedeyrn
Cardiff
CF23 9LS
Head Teacher: Mrs Emma Turner
Post Title: SRB Teaching Assistant
Job Ref: ED50011817
Hours: 32.5 hours
Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£25,989- £28,142) Pro Rata plus SEN point
Contract: Temporary
Start Date: 5th January 2026
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a committed, dynamic, reliable and enthusiastic teaching assistant to work as part of a dedicated team in our SRB.
The Special Resource Base is a local authority provision and provides for pupils with social communication and interactions difficulties, or ASD and have an IDP.
Required to start January 2026.
The successful candidates will have experience of working with children with social communication and interaction needs/on the autistic spectrum. They will have good interpersonal and communication skills. They will also have a genuine commitment to the education and development of all pupils in our school community. The ability to work flexibly and a sense of humour is essential.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position 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.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Completed application forms to be emailed by the closing date.
Closing date: Thursday 11th December 2025 at 12 noon
Short listing: Friday 12th December 2025
Interview date: Monday 15th December 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.
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