Level 1 teaching Assistant
Job description
Temporary Level 1 Teaching Assistant (Summer term initially, to be reviewed)
27.5 hours per week
The Governing Body wish to appoint an excellent and highly committed Teaching Assistant to join our skilled team of staff.
The focus will be on providing for general classroom support for pupils, to ensure they achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will:
1. Be enthusiastic about working with children
2. Be a good communicator and team member, who is caring, flexible and approachable helping to motivate learners to succeed
3. Be able to work collaboratively
4. Be reliable and able to take responsibility
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected. This post is subject to an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
SHORTLISTING: 17th March 2026
INTERVIEWS: week commencing 23rd March 2026
To commence 13th April 2026 or as soon as possible afterwards.
Welsh: Not required