Specialist Resource Base Teacher

Pentrebane Primary School,

Beechley Drive,

Cardiff,

CF5 3SG

Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Prescott

Post Title: Specialist Resource Base Teacher

Job Ref: ED50297967

Contract: Permanent

Salary: MPS/ UPS + ALN Allowance

Hours: Full time

Start Date: September 1st 2026

The Head Teacher and Governors of Pentrebane Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and reflective teacher to join our expanding Autism resource base to provide the best for our children. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher with a strong interest in additional needs to use their talents to join a dedicated team. Pentrebane is a small Primary school with approximately 200 pupils, 30 of whom are in the Autism resource base.

We are seeking to appoint a strong and compassionate teacher who:

• Is experienced in ALN, particularly those pupils whose primary need is social communication

• Is passionate about giving all pupils the opportunity to fulfil their potential

• Is able to work under their own initiative and manage their own time

• Has high expectations for themselves and of our pupils

• Is a highly effective team member.

We can offer you:

• Well established, friendly and dedicated staff team

• Vibrant and engaging pupils

• Opportunities for further 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 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. 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 at 12 noon

Shortlisting: w/b Monday 20th April

Interviews at school: w/b Monday 27th April

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.

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.