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YSGOL GYNRADD GLYN-COCH
Cefn Lane
Glyncoch
CF37 3BP
TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 4
Start date - 01st September 2026
Hours – 32.5 per week, term time only
Salary – Grade 7 - £31,022 x 77.15%
An exciting opportunity to join our brand-new school and growing team
We are delighted to invite applications for a Level 4 Teaching Assistant to join Ysgol Gynradd Glyn-Coch opening soon as part of an exciting new chapter for our community. This is a rare chance to become part of a brand new staff team from the very beginning and to help shape a positive, ambitious, and nurturing learning environment for our amazing pupils.
As part of our new school, you will benefit from:
•A strong commitment to high quality professional learning, ensuring you are supported to develop your skills, knowledge, and career.
•A collaborative, supportive, and forward thinking working environment, where staff wellbeing and teamwork are valued.
•The opportunity to contribute to establishing effective systems, culture, and practice from the ground up.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled, and dedicated practitioner who is passionate about developing their own and children’s learning, confident in leading and assessing learning activities, and eager to play a key role in shaping the future of our new school.
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to take part in an observation and formal interview. The observation will provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your practical skills in supporting learning, while the interview will explore your experience, knowledge, and suitability for the role. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates in advance.
If you are excited by the opportunity to help build something exceptional, we would love to hear from you.
The closing date for this post is 20th March 2026.
PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.
Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Safeguarding Statement
Ysgol Gynradd Glyn-Coch is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.