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ROLE TITLE: Teaching Assistant Level 3
LOCATION: The River Centre 3 – 16 Learning Community
CONTRACT: Permanent
SALARY: Grade 5 (£29,540-£32,597) pro rata
HOURS: 37 hours per week permanent contract
START DATE: As soon as possible
PURPOSE OF POST:
This is an exciting opportunity for an immediate start. We require an inspirational, dedicated and ambitious Teaching Assistant Level 3
At The River Centre 3 – 16 Learning Community, we are seeking a highly skilled individual who:
•can support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom
•is passionate about making a difference to the lives of the children at TRC
•has the vision, imagination and commitment to add to the strength of the school, to meet the highest standards and be a role model for our learners
•demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement and the raising of achievement
•develops highly effective strategies to engage learners to improve their performance further
•embraces the school’s values of building a resilient, inclusive, valued, empathetic, respectful learning community
•is sympathetic and supportive of vulnerable learners
•shows passion for their continued professional development to be a lifelong learner and role model
•SAFEGUARDING:
Safeguarding and Child and Adult Protection are key priorities for the School and Council. We aim to support children and adults at risk to be as safe as they can and to fulfil their potential. You are responsible for playing your part in the well-being, safety and protection of children and adults at risk. You will have a responsibility to participate in training to the appropriate level of safeguarding and have a duty to fulfil your personal responsibilities for safeguarding.
Should you require any further information regarding this post or if you would like to visit the school, please contact Kieran Dash, contact details can be found on the attached advert
Please see Job pack attached for information, including the job description and person specification
Closing Date: 22nd October 2025
Formal Interview: To be confirmed
Start Date: As soon as possible
Please return application forms to the email address stated on the attached application form.
We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
The River Centre is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our learners and we fully comply with safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is offered and all posts are subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosing and Barring Service.
This post requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of school support worker and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the EWC website
Safeguarding Statement
Canolfan Yr Afon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.