Teaching Assistant

FULL TIME PERMANENT - ADDITIONAL NEEDS TEACHING ASSISTANT

Post

Teaching AssistantPost No. ED50173745

Contract

Permanent, Full Time

Salary

Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£26,847- £29,071)

Pro Rata Hours

32.5 hours per week, Term Time (39 weeks PA)Required to commence ASAPAn opportunity has arisen for the school to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic, upbeat and self-motivated individual to work as part of a close Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Teaching Assistant team.

About our school

Marlborough is a vibrant and multicultural school with 420+ pupils on roll. Marlborough is more than just a school; it is a supportive community, a happy family, a high performing team, a place where we all flourish and thrive. Our staff benefit from a nurturing staff culture and an innovative professional development programme.

The successful candidate

Will enjoy new challenges and will be flexible and dynamic. Will have the ability to develop a strong bond with the pupil and excellent working relationships and daily communication with both the class teacher and the families is essential. Have enthusiasm, be hard working, kind, caring and reliability are also essential skills to fulfil this role. As part of a hard-working and dedicated team the role will involve supporting pupils with a range of needs including:Communication and Interaction Emotional, Behavioural and Social Development Sensory and Physical Development Cognition and LearningIt is essential that the ideal candidate has experience in supporting these specific needs as well as being a qualified teaching assistant. 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.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

Friday 6th November 2026 by 12.00 noonSafeguarding 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.