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WHITCHURCH HIGH SCHOOL
PENLLINE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 2XJ
Year 7 – 11 - 2201
6th Form - 459
Headteacher: Nick John
Appointment of a Grade 5 Teaching Assistant – Ty Calon Provision
Temporary 1-year contract
Salary Scale: Grade 5
(32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks)
Grade 5, SCP 11 – 19 (£20,759 - £24,188 actual salary)
We are seeking to appoint a Grade 5 Teaching Assistant to join the Ty Calon Provision at Whitchurch High School. This is a temporary position for 1 year, starting in September 2025.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate enthusiasm and the ability to work effectively as part of a large, supportive team, under the direction of the Ty Calon Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities:
•Supporting teaching and learning within the Ty Calon Provision.
•Supervising Ty Calon classes in the absence of a teacher, ensuring that:
oGood order is maintained.
oPupils remain on task and engaged in their learning.
This role will, in some circumstances, involve working with children and young people who require support for mobility needs and personal hygiene support.
Application form and equal opportunity policy along with a one sided letter of application should be completed and emailed to Linda Shepstone, PA to the Headteacher, Whitchurch High School, Penlline Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff. CF14 2XJ or by email by the deadline below:
Application deadline:
Mid-day Thursday 26th June 2025
Interviews:
Thursday 3rd July 2025.
Safeguarding Statement
Whitchurch High School 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.