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Whitchurch Primary School
Erw Las
Whitchurch
CF14 1NL
Headteacher: Mrs Kelly Watkins
Number of pupils on roll: 670
Age range – 3-11 years
Post Title: Teaching Assistant
Job Ref: ED50011217, ED50011216, ED50096157, ED50172609
Contract: Temporary until 31st August 2027
Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£25,989 - £28,142) Pro Rata
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Whitchurch Primary School is a large three form entry school which offers a supportive and caring environment in which children can grow and learn. Our motto is ‘Work together, Play together, Succeed together’ which underpins our commitment and dedication in achieving excellence in all areas of school life.
We are invested in constantly developing our curriculum and fantastic grounds; have a committed and enthusiastic staff and a supportive school community.
We are seeking to appoint four enthusiastic and hardworking Teaching Assistants, who will work alongside class teachers supporting individuals and groups in their learning. The successful applicant will have excellent literacy and numeracy skills and be constructively able to work as part of a team, as well as showing individual initiative.
The successful candidate will:
●be an inspirational, dedicated and highly effective Teaching Assistant.
●demonstrate commitment to and experience of the Early Years Foundation Phase and/ or Key Stage 2.
●be committed to the well-being and nurture of pupils.
●have high expectations of attainment and behaviour.
●work as part of a close team to achieve the very best for our pupils.
●be prepared to contribute to the wider life of our school.
●have a strong commitment to their own continued learning and professional development.
●have experience of running interventions.
As a school, we can offer;
●a caring and supportive team
●children who are engaged and motivated to learn
●a well-resourced and attractive learning environment
●an exciting skills-based curriculum in which literacy, numeracy, digital and thinking skills are prioritised
●a dynamic programme of professional development
These posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Checks.
These vacancies are suitable for post share.
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.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms to be returned by email to the school by 9am on Monday 1st June. 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.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email.
Closing date: Monday 1st June 9am
Interviews will take place: Monday 8th June
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.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for our School and 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.