SRB Teaching Assistant

SRB Teaching Assistant Posts

Hywel Dda Primary School

Cambria Road

Ely

CF5 4PD

Post Title: SRB Teaching Assistant

Job Ref: ED50297558, ED50297559, ED50297560

Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£25,989- £28,142) Pro Rata plus ALN allowance

Contract: Permanent contract or 2-year secondment opportunity

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term-time only

Start Date: Required from 1st September 2026

School Number on Roll: 385

Hywel Dda Primary School is a highly inclusive, successful, warm and community-focused school. We are very excited to be opening a Special Resource Base for children with autism/social-communication needs, either with a diagnosis of autism or on the neurodevelopmental pathway with the primary barrier of communication and interaction. The initial class, for 10 pupils, will open in September 2026, and will extend to a 20-place base, with 2 classes, the following year.

We are seeking three skilled, caring, enthusiastic and resilient teaching assistants to be part of the staff team for this exciting addition to our school. The successful candidates will be part of the school’s support staff team and will help ensure the needs of the children are met, both in the base and when they integrate for activities in the mainstream classes.

A commitment to play/sensory based and experiential learning, both indoors and outdoors, is essential.

These roles require people with empathy, patience and who understand the importance of effective communication and engagement with families. The successful candidate will need to be a team player and collaborate effectively with the other staff at all levels.

These posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

These vacancies are suitable for post share.

Please download the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.

Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by email for the attention of the Headteacher, Karen Flynn, before or on the closing time and 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.

If you wish to discuss the post or visit the school, please also email the Headteacher.

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 13th March 2026

Shortlisting: Mon 16th March 2026

Interviews: Monday 23rd March 2026.

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.