Level 2 Teaching Assistant

St Mary's Catholic Primary School; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is seeking a dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant for a temporary role until August 2026. The successful candidate will support children, including those with medical needs, and contribute to a positive learning environment enriched by a strong Catholic ethos. This role requires flexibility, compassion, and a collaborative spirit within a welcoming school community.

Benefits

Supportive community

Opportunities for collaboration

Access to excellent parish links

Qualifications

• Commitment to the well-being of learners and Catholic ethos.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support children with medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Support younger and older children within the school.
• Assist in promoting a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Involve in the broader life of the school and parish.

Skills

Positive

Patient

Caring

Flexible

Team player

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Teaching Assistance

Job description

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Level 2 Teaching Assistant – Temporary

Post Title: Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Post Ref: ED50214344

Contract: Temporary (until August 2026)

Hours: 35hrs per week, 39wks per year (term time)

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, and highly motivated teaching assistant who is committed to the well-being of our learners and to our Catholic ethos and will challenge and inspire them to ‘love, grow, believe and achieve’ in all they do. The post is for a qualified Level 2 teaching assistant and is temporary for 1 year to work with younger and older children within the school and support a child with medical needs. Required for September for 35 hours a week.

The successful candidate will be:

•positive, patient and caring;

• flexible and friendly;

• keen to be part of a team;

• willing to support the Catholic ethos of our school;

• willing to become involved in the wider life of the school and parish.

We can offer:

• a strong Catholic ethos with excellent parish links;

• happy, well-behaved and motivated children who enjoy coming to school;

• a supportive, friendly and welcoming community;

• opportunities to work with others collaboratively;

Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.

Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.

Applications must be made using the Catholic Education Service support staff application form.

Completed forms should be returned by post or email to: The Headteacher, St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Canton, Cardiff, CF11 9EF

Closing date: Monday 16th June 2025 at 12 noon

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.