Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Job description
Temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant 27.5 hours per week + Lunchtime Supervisor 2.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time.
To commence September 2025 (or as soon as possible after once checks are complete). Temporary until July/August 2026.
The Governing Body, staff and pupils of Tairgwaith Primary School wish to appoint an excellent and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to work with pupils throughout the 3-11 age range. This position may include some 1:1 support responsibility.
The Governors will be seeking the following skills/personal qualities:
1. Enthusiasm and self motivation
2. Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
3. Good people skills with adults and children.
4. The ability to work as part of a team and receive instruction under the direct supervision of the class teacher.
5. Able to support strategies aimed to maximise pupil progress and well-being.
6. Caring, flexible and approachable to pupils, staff and parents.
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Check (child’s list) from the Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
CLOSING DATE: 12 noon, Wednesday 9th July 2025
INTERVIEWS: Tuesday 15th July 2025
Welsh: Not required