Teaching Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	Grade 4 SPT 6-11 £26,847-£29,071 prorata 39 weeks
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Rumney, CF3 3JG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Sept 2026

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Summary

The Oaks Federation / Ffederasiwm Y Derw

Greenway Primary School and Trowbridge Primary School

Post Ref: ED50011297 Greenway Primary School

ED50156679 Trowbridge Primary School

Job: Teaching Assistant

Contract: Full time, Temporary until 31st Aug 2027,

Grade 4 Points 6-11 £26,847 - £29,071 pro rata

32.5 hours each week, 39 weeks of the year

Start date: November 2nd 2026

NOR: Greenway 250

Trowbridge 200

Age Range: 3-11The location will be at one school, but both may be needed to work across the Federation as it will be a Federation contract. Please indicate which post you are applying for by choosing the appropriate post number for either Greenway or Trowbridge Primary School.ED50011297 Greenway Primary School ED50156679 Trowbridge Primary SchoolGreenway and Trowbridge Primary Schools are situated in the East of Cardiff and are part of The Oaks Federation. The Headteacher and Governing Body of The Oaks Federation are looking for an excellent teaching assistant who is fully committed to children’s learning and wellbeing. The successful candidate will need to have high expectations of pupils with a wide range of abilities and experiences. They must want to fully embrace the opportunities of working alongside an enthusiastic, committed, and helpful team of staff. They will need to be able to support the team to enthuse and motivate learners to achieve their best.

The successful candidate will be:

• able to further inspire, maintain and enhance our positive Federation ethos

• someone with the personality, drive and desire to support all learners in an engaging and enjoyable way;

• Someone who cares for learners and able to work across the primary age range

• a motivational practitioner, who can work within a strong and committed team of teaching and associate staff

• able to explore and share ideas to enhance our Federation curriculum

• committed to equality of opportunities and inclusion for all;

• able to work closely with the Governing Body, parents and community partners

• digitally competent

• willing to collaborate across the Federation

• able to demonstrate how they maintain professional learning and willing to develop the use of the welsh language

• willing to work across the Federation, if requested.

In return we can offer you:

• A committed and supportive Governing Body

• Children who enjoy learning and want to achieve

• Well-resourced schools

• A motivated and supportive team committed to the needs of different groups of learners across two schools

• A happy and enjoyable place to work

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

These posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Checks.

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body

Application forms should be completed in full and returned by email to:

The Head Teacher Nic NaishClosing Date: 22nd September 2026 (midday) 12pmWe 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 applicants have not been contacted by 23rd September 2026, then they should assume that they have not been successful in being shortlisted.

Interviews: 28th September when shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake a class related task, followed by a formal interview.

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.

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