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Start date: 1st April 2026
30 Hours per week, 39 Weeks per year
Governors are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the team of this vibrant and happy school on a permanent basis, to support the delivery of intervention programmes and support pupils with varying needs. Applications for applicants who wish to work less than 30 hours per week will be considered.
The successful candidate will be required to work with a highly successful team to support the teacher in the management of pupils within the classroom and beyond. The successful candidate will require a flexible approach, in order to meet the individual needs of pupils including those with ALN.
Experience working with pupils in a school is desirable but not essential.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Mrs L Smith.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post requires registration with the EWC - Education Workforce Council.
You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
Closing Date: 22nd January 2026
Shortlisting: 23rd January 2026
Interviews and observation to take place: 27th January 2026
We are a registered Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.
Safeguarding Statement
Penygarn Primary School 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.