Cardiff West Community High School Penally Road Ely Cardiff CF5 4SX Education & Lifelong Learning Post Title: Teaching Assistant Job Ref: ED50265512 Contract: Permanent Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£25,989- £28,142) Pro Rata Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Start: As soon as possible We have a fantastic new prospect for a Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to join our extensive support team at Cardiff West CHS. The successful post holder must be an excellent communicator both written and orally, possess strong IT skills and be confident in supporting for those with Additional Learning Needs on both an individual and small group basis. This support will vary across mainstream subjects but also within our behaviour and nurture provision classes. We welcome applications from those with a previous background of youth work or mentoring. The successful candidate will • Support pupils who require additional help to secure key numeracy and mathematical skills. • Deliver targeted interventions that close gaps in learning and build pupil confidence. • Work alongside class teachers to ensure pupils make measurable progress. Key Responsibilities • Run small group and 1:1 numeracy intervention sessions focused on core skills such as number sense, place value, arithmetic fluency, reasoning, and problem solving. • Use diagnostic assessments to identify gaps and tailor support to individual needs. • Reinforce classroom learning through structured practice, modelling, and scaffolded tasks. • Track pupil progress using school systems and provide clear feedback to teachers and ALNCO. • Adapt explanations and activities to suit different learning styles and abilities. • Prepare and organise resources for intervention sessions. • Promote positive attitudes towards maths, helping pupils develop resilience and confidence. • Support behaviour for learning and maintain a calm, focused intervention. Cardiff West Community High School is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community school. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised applicant who can enhance the learning pathways for our pupils. Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. This vacancy is suitable for post share. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. Please download or print off the application form for the advert by selecting the “Apply Now” button. We will only accept applications for this post using the application attached to this advert. Completed application forms should be returned direct to the school.Closing date for applications: Friday 6th March 2026 at 12 noon Interviews: Week beginning 16th March 2026 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. 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 New High School West of Cardiff is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.