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Welsh language skills are essential for this position, please ensure that you meet this criteria before applying.
For September 2026, with a permanent contract.
Applications are invited from an enthusiastic and conscientious individual for a teaching Assistant position at Ysgol Panteg. The ability to speak Welsh fluently is essential to provide a solid linguistic foundation for the pupils.
Working under the direction and guidance of teachers and / or members of the school leadership team, there will be an opportunity for the successful candidate to:
1. Work with a team of dedicated and hardworking staff.
2. Assist in the general organisation of the classroom and may include:
3. preparing the classroom, receiving pupils in the morning, organising and preparing materials, setting up and clearing equipment.
4. Maintenance of resources and equipment used in activities.
5. Provide support to individuals and groups of pupils to ensure access to learning.
6. Assist the teacher in evaluating pupils' progress and record keeping in accordance with school policy and practices.
7. Assist and supervise pupils in the playground and offer support for play outside the classroom as needed.
8. Provide basic first aid as needed.
One of the qualifications below is an advantage, but we welcome applications from candidates with no qualifications that would be willing to receive training whilst on the job.
NVQ - Childcare and Education
CACHE certificate - Childcare and Education
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is expected that all staff and volunteers will share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.
Hours: 37 hours per week - 39 weeks a year
Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd of May, at 23:59.
Date of interviews: Friday, 5th of June, 2026.
The school is located at the bottom of Pontypool approximately 25 minutes from Cardiff.
For further details and an informal discussion with the head teacher, please contact Dr. Matthew Williamson-Dicken.
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.
Registration with the Education Workforce Council is required for this post.
We are a registered Disability Confident Leader 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
Ysgol Panteg 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.