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The Governing Body of Glyncoed Primary School seeks to appoint 4 experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistants on a temporary basis for 1 year. A willingness to work across the primary age range is required.
Safeguarding and wellbeing of our pupils underpins everything we do at Glyncoed Primary School.
Our ideal candidate will be a friendly, enthusiastic and resilient professional who can work effectively across the primary phase. They will have previous experience of supporting learners to ensure high quality learning takes place. They will be confident in implementing strategies at an individual learner or classroom level encouraging learners to reach their potential and share positive learning experiences through a clear understanding of the curriculum. They will work in a supportive environment under the direction of the class teacher and other key professionals. They will be a role model to learners, colleagues and external stakeholders and have a flexibility in approach to meet the demands required within this busy and rewarding environment
The successful candidates will be expected to:
1. Be passionate about making a difference to the lives of the children at Glyncoed.
2. Contribute to the fabric of the whole school, becoming a positive and effective member of a successful, professional, diligent staff team.
3. Play a part in implementing and reviewing the new curriculum.
4. Support the improvement of standards for learners in all aspects of school life.
5. Demonstrate a good knowledge of Curriculum for Wales.
6. Demonstrate effective professional, interpersonal and organisational skills.
7. Be sympathetic and supportive of vulnerable learners.
8. Be committed to the use of the Welsh language and the bilingual agenda in Wales.
9. Have a good understanding of the ALN Bill.
10. Able to meet the needs of all learners.
11. Show passion for their continued professional development and be a lifelong learner and role model.
Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required to complete an application for an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Records.
This post requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of Learning Support Assistant and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role.
Queries about this post should be directed to:
Mrs Joanne Weightman, Head teacher
Glyncoed Primary School
Badminton Grove, Glyncoed
Ebbw Vale, NP23 5UL
Please see attached documents for further details on how to apply
12. Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026 – 12 noon
13. Shortlisting date: Monday 8th June 2026
14. Classroom observation: Thursday 11th & Friday 12th June 2026
15. Interview Date: Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th June 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Glyncoed 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.