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Maerdy Primary School
Graigwen, Maerdy, RCT, CF43 4TW
TEACHING ASSISTANT - LEVEL 3
Hours: 30 Hours Per Week (Term Time)
Salary: Grade 6 (£28,142 x £71.22%)
Required: April 2026
Contract Type: Temporary until 31st August 2026
An opportunity has arisen for us to appoint a Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to our team. The successful candidates will be able to join us in April 2026.
The governing body of Maerdy Primary school are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to work primarily in Foundation Phase.
The successful candidate will:
•Be an outstanding practitioner who motivates and inspires children to learn.
•Support the delivery of innovative and creative learning opportunities.
•Be reliable and flexible with a positive outlook.
•Have high expectations of themselves and those around them
•Have excellent interpersonal skills
•Work well with the whole school community to ensure the very best experience for our children.
If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, to apply for Rhondda Cynon Taf teaching and schools’ vacancies listed below, please apply through your employee self-service account. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact iTrent admin team.
Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.
The closing date for applications is Friday 13th February 2026 at Midnight.
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.
The 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
Maerdy Community 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.