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Millbank Primary School
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Post Ref: ED50225379 / ED50250181 / ED50198918
Post Title: 3x Teaching Assistant
Contract: Temporary until March 2027
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 4-6 (£25,185- £25,989) Pro Rata
Hours: 32.5hrs per week, 39wks per year (term time only)
To start September 2026
We are looking for a Level 1 Teaching Assistant who works very well with colleagues to support pupils to ensure their needs are met to ensure their full and successful inclusion in our school and classes.
You would be joining a high-achieving, successful and forward-thinking school which is known for high levels of successful inclusion and wellbeing.
We are a school at the heart of its community with high aspirations for all. We place wellbeing and support as a great priority for our children and are very proud of our school community.
The successful candidate will need to have:
oA love of working with children and a desire to make a difference in the lives of children
oA natural talent for caring and support pupils throughout the school day
oAn interest in leading by example and supporting small groups of learners
oA commitment to equality and equity for all children, with their wide range of talents and needs
oKnowledge and understanding of child-development
oExcellent working relationships with children, parents and your colleagues
oA commitment to helping meet the needs of children, including medical or health needs.
oGood communication skills and an ability to form good relationships with all children
oFlexibility, determination and a positive attitude.
oAmbition and an interest in developing further.
In return we can offer:
• Enthusiastic and motivated children
• A highly collaborative, friendly and welcoming team of colleagues
• A very supportive Governing Body and community
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
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 salary is subject to the Living Wage supplement wef 1st April 2026 which brings pay rates up to £13.45 per hour (scp 3 - 5). This supplement will be reviewed thereafter annually in April. Cardiff Council reserves the right to make any changes to, or removal of, the Living Wage supplement.
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.[NJ2.1]
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school 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: 18th June 2026 at 12 noon
Observation/ Interview date: Observations and interviews- 22nd and 23rd June
References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
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.