The Cathedral School, Cardiff's leading independent school for girls and boys, is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Learning Support Assistant to join our thriving Primary section on a permanent basis from September 1st 2026. To work under the direction of the Primary Learning Support Coordinator to provide high-quality, individualised support for pupils requiring learning support in the Primary Section, enabling them to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.

This is a permanent, part-time role, initially working on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings. Hours of work will be 8.00 am until 4.00 pm, Monday and Tuesday and 8.00am to 12.30pm on a Wednesday during term time. For the right candidate, there is an opportunity to work an additional two days per week as a classroom teaching assistant. 

The current salary range for this role is £26,719 to £29,076 per annum (FTE), pro-rated to £13,359 to £14,538 for 0.5 FTE and will reflect the experience of the person appointed (pay award pending).

For further information about the role, holidays and staff benefits, please see the candidate pack.

Standards at the school, academic and behavioural are very high and there is a strong Christian ethos. We are committed to a policy of equality. It is recognised and welcomed that teaching and support staff will come to the school with a variety of faiths, beliefs and backgrounds. We aim to ensure that no job applicant, member of staff, student or other member of the school community is treated less favourably on grounds of race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital or civil partner status, disability or age.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo full DBS clearance in order to establish their suitability to work with children.

Applications are invited by Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 9.00am. Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter.