Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Gilfach Fargoed Primary School; Bargoed; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilfach Fargoed Primary School seeks two enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistants to work within junior classes. The roles involve supporting learning under the guidance of teaching staff, leading small groups, and promoting positive behaviour. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 2 in Childcare and Education and have experience with junior-aged children. The position is for 30 hours weekly on a fixed term contract, starting September 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience working with junior-aged children required.
• Organizational skills and efficiency essential.
• Enthusiasm for supporting after-school activities encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers with assessment procedures and behaviour management.
• Lead a Read, Write, Inc. group and prepare learning resources.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help children achieve high standards.

Skills

Good skills in ICT

Literacy

Maths

Good model for spoken English

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Childcare and Education

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Teaching Assistant Level 2 (2 posts – 1 for Infants, 1 for Juniors)

30 hours per week (plus possible additional hours for after school clubs)

NJC Grade 4 SCP 5 – SCP 6

Fixed term ending 31st August 2026, in the first instance, with extension subject to funding.

Start date: 1st September 2025 (Pending recruitment checks)

The Governing Body of Gilfach Fargoed Primary and Park Primary Schools Federation is looking to employ several enthusiastic, committed and hard-working Level 2 Teaching Assistants to work mainly within junior classes at Gilfach Fargoed Primary.

This school is part of a federation characterized by strong leadership, high expectations, good quality classroom provision, and a focus on the well-being of staff and pupils. The headteacher has fostered a successful learning culture where everyone, staff and pupils, feels proud to be members of the school community and strives to do their best.

Basis: Fixed term contract

The Governing Body seeks to appoint a dynamic Level 2 teaching assistant to support learning in the school. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in Childcare and Education or equivalent to support learning effectively.

The Teaching Assistant will work under the guidance and supervision of the Teaching and Senior Staff to implement agreed programmes of work.

The postholder will support class teachers with assessment procedures and behaviour management.

There is an emphasis on working as part of our strong school team, encouraging positive behaviour, and helping children achieve high standards.

Experience working with junior-aged children is required.

The postholder may lead a Read, Write, Inc. group, prepare resources, and ensure work is marked to a high standard.

Good skills in ICT, literacy, and maths are expected.

The postholder should act as a good model for spoken English.

Being well-organized and efficient is essential.

An enthusiasm and willingness to support after-school activities are encouraged.

Closing date: Monday 7th July 2025

Interview date: Thursday 10th July 2025

All Learning Support staff in schools must be registered with the Education Workforce Council for Wales (EWC) from 1 April 2016, according to the Education (Wales) Act 2014.

Employment is subject to satisfactory registration and ongoing registration with the EWC.

For registration information, contact: 029 20 46 00 99.

Applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK, such as a birth certificate, passport, or work permit, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). An enhanced DBS check will be conducted on all applicants.

Safeguarding Statement

Gilfach Fargoed Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.