Apprentice Teaching Assistant

NPT Pass; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Awel y Mor Primary School is offering an exciting Apprenticeship Teaching Assistant position. You will gain hands-on classroom experience while working towards a Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools over 15 months.

The role includes supporting children, preparing materials, and tracking progress, with DBS checks and Welsh language considerations in place. Fixed-term, 15 months, 16 hours per week, with year-by-year wage progression.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm about working with children.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• GCSE English & Maths at grade D or above (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Support children in the classroom.
• Assist with setting up the classroom and resources.
• Assist with planning learning activities and materials.
• Implement individual learning programs.
• Keep accurate records and track student progress.

Skills

Enthusiasm about children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Numeracy and literacy

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job details

Job reference REQ05957 Date posted 22/09/2026 Application closing date 13/10/2026 Location Awel Y Mor Primary School Salary £8.00 per hour in the first year of the apprenticeship, increasing in Year 2 in line with the National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage rates, dependent on age. Package Blank Contractual hours 16.5 Basis Full time Job category/type Education and Schools Attachments Apprentice - JD & PS - AYM.docx

Contract Type: Fixed Term post for 15 months with the possibility of extension

Hours: Minimum of 16 hours per week

About the Role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our team at Awel y Mor Primary School. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in working with children or beginning a career in education.

As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will get hands‑on experience in the classroom, working alongside friendly, experienced staff who will support you every step of the way. You will earn while you learn, build new skills and work towards a Level 2 Qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.

Your Daily Routine Will be

• Supporting children in the classroom
• Assist with setting up the classroom and resources
• Assist with planning learning activities and materials.
• Implementing individual learning programs
• Keep accurate records and help to track students progress

The successful applicant will work towards a Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools over a 15 month period. This qualification includes:

• On-the-job training, gaining practical experience within a school setting.
• Work Based Tuition, provided by Neath Port Talbot College
• Regular assessments and feedback to track progress and improve skills.

You will have

• Enthusiasm about working with children
• Strong Communication Skills
• Good Standard of Numeracy and Literacy
• The ability to work as part of a team
• GCSE English & Maths at grade D or above with the opportunity to work at these as part of the Essential Skills

*Your workstyle in this role will require you to work from a fixed workplace.

DBS requirements:

• This post is subject to a Enhanced DBS disclosure

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.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not required / essential / desirable / need to be learnt when appointed to the post.

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.