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Pentrebane Primary School, Beechley Drive, Cardiff, CF5 3SG
Head Teacher: Mrs Elizabeth Prescott
Post Title: Specialist Resource Base Teaching Assistant
Job Ref: ED50297965
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£25,989- £28,142) Pro Rata + ALN
Hours: 32.5 hours a week term time only
Start Date: 1st September 2026
The Headteacher and Governors of Pentrebane Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and reflective teaching assistant to join our expanding Special Resource Base which supports children for whom communication and interaction is their primary need. This is an excellent opportunity for a teaching assistant with an interest in additional needs to work as part of a dedicated team. Pentrebane is a small Primary school with approximately 200 pupils, 30 of whom are in the Special Resource Base.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with pupils with ASD in a primary setting, have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to establish effective working relationships with children, staff, parents and other professionals. Good standards of literacy and numeracy and understanding of child development are also essential.
We can offer you:
•A positive and supportive working environment with a well-established, friendly and dedicated staff team where everyone feels valued.
•Vibrant and engaging pupils
•Opportunities for further professional development.
If you would like to visit the school before completing your application, please contact the school.
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.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Completed application forms should be returned direct to the school for the attention of the Headteacher Mrs Elizabeth Prescott via email only by the closing date. 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.
Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026 12 noon
Shortlisting: w/b Monday 20th April
Interviews at school: w/b Monday 27th April. Date to be confirmed.
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 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.