Specialist Resource Base Teaching Assistant

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Specialist Resource Base Teaching Assistant\n\nLocation: Cardiff\nHours: 32.5 hours per week\nPay: £92.63 per day\nStart Date: As soon as possible\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support a newly established Specialist Resource Base (SRB) within a primary school in central Cardiff.\n\nThis specialist provision will offer a nurturing and inclusive environment for pupils with complex needs, ensuring every child and their family feels valued and supported. The SRB will provide a tailored, highly differentiated curriculum using specialist strategies to help pupils thrive.\n\nThe school is an inner-city setting serving a diverse and sometimes challenging community. It takes pride in its relational approach, with a strong focus on building positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.\n\nThe school’s motto, “aim high, keep safe, be kind, show respect,” underpins all aspects of school life.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSupport high-quality teaching for pupils with complex additional learning needs\nUse specialist strategies to support communication, sensory needs, and emotional regulation\nWork collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and families\nChampion inclusion and wellbeing across the school\n\nAbout You\n\nWe are looking for someone who:\n\nHas experience or knowledge of specialist approaches (e.g.

Makaton, Total Communication)\nHas a strong understanding of child development and additional learning needs\nDemonstrates excellent communication and relationship-building skills\nIs patient, empathetic, and committed to supporting children with additional needs\n\nWhat the School Offers\n\nOpportunity to help shape a new specialist provision\nOngoing professional development in specialist strategies\nA supportive and forward-thinking team\nA role where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives\n\nImportant Information\n\nUnder the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).\n\nHow to Apply\n\nIf this role is of interest, please contact Teaching Personnel on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV.\n\nAll applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.\n\nAll pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position.

In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.\n\nTeaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.\n\nWe offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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Job Overview

ID:

2449490

Date Posted:

Posted 4 hours ago

Expiration Date:

05/07/2026

Location:

Cardiff

Salary:

Competitive

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