Brynhyfryd Primary School: Temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Educators Wales; Swansea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Swansea is seeking a temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support pupil learning and assist the teaching staff. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a caring and diverse environment and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The position starts on 1 September 2025, with an initial review in July 2026.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a diverse learning community

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good communication skills to build positive relationships.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills required.
• Experience in supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupil learning within mainstream classes.
• Prepare resources and deliver learning activities.
• Assist in managing Additional Learning Needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Brynhyfryd Primary School: Temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Headteacher/Pennaeth: Mrs J Dunn B'Ed, NPQH
Email: Brynhyfryd.Primary @swansea-edunet.gov.uk

The Headteacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint a temporary Level 2 teaching assistant to start 1 September 2025, to be reviewed in July 2026. Subject to term time only adjustment if appointment date is after the start of the academic year.

Brynhyfryd Primary School is a vibrant, happy school where the well-being of the child is at the heart of all we do. We can offer you the opportunity to work in a diverse school where pupil rights and values underpin our ethos. We are committed to every child achieving their potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is able to support pupil learning within mainstream classes
• Is able to support the class teacher in preparing resources, setting up and delivering learning activities and assessing pupils
• Can carry out practical tasks which support the smooth running of the school
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Has good communication skills to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills
• Will be committed to a restorative approach to behaviour management.
• Is confident in supporting pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs and those with English as an Additional Language.
• Can be positive, optimistic and pro-active within an existing strong team of staff
• Will contribute to the general life of the whole school

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a caring, diverse learning community
• To work alongside a welcoming, friendly and committed staff
• The chance to develop your own skills and contribute to the success of our school.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Authority in line with the Corporate Safeguarding Policy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Authority expects all staff to undertake and keep up to date with mandatory safeguarding training for the protection of both children and adults.

Please return the completed application form to Mrs J Dunn Brynhyfryd Primary School, Llangyfelach Road, Swansea, SA5 9LN or via email to [e-mail]

Application form - school-based support staff ( Word doc, 134 KB )

Closing Date: 27 June 2025 at 12.00 noon
Shortlisting: 30 June 2025
Interview date: 3 July 2025

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding