DescriptionSupporting documentsEmployerLocation
Fixed Term for 1 year
32.5 Hours per week | 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
38 Weeks per year
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team to help our pupils achieve their full potential and become fully involved with school life.
The Successful candidates will have:
1. High standards of communication and interpersonal skills;
2. Experience of working with SEN children;
3. A calm and consistent approach;
4. A supporting and encouraging manner with young children and an ability to inspire trust;
5. The ability to work as part of a team;
6. A highly motivated and enthusiastic work
See candidate pack for full job description and person specification.
Service and a 6-month probationary period. For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Louise Penny, Business Manager.
To apply, please complete the attached Application form, Monitoring form and Disclosure form. Please return all three forms to: Louise Penny, St Alban’s RC High School, Park Road, Pontypool, NP4 6XG or email.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 22nd February 2026
SHORTLISTING DATE: Monday 23rd February 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 26th February 2026
START DATE: March 2026 (date to be confirmed)
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.
You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
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
St Alban's RC High 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.