Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Pontypool is seeking an experienced teaching assistant to join their additional learning needs support team. You will collaborate with the class teacher to help each child access learning in a caring environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, alongside a genuine commitment to fostering the development of all pupils. This is a permanent position for 31 hours per week during term time.

Benefits

Disability confident employer

Guaranteed interview scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced in supporting children with additional learning needs.
• Sensitive to the diverse needs of students.
• Ability to contribute positively to a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist class teacher with learning activities.
• Support children to access learning effectively.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to child development

Job description

Permanent post (To be based in progression step 2 & 3 this academic year) 31 Hours per week, 39 Weeks per year New Inn Primary is seeking to appoint an experienced, highly skilled and resilient teaching assistant to join our additional learning needs support team.

You will work closely with the class teacher and ALN team to ensure every child can access learning in a safe, nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will need to be committed to helping each child achieve their full potential and should also be sensitive to the needs of all our children.

You will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills as well as genuine commitment to the overall care and development of all pupils.

If you are interested in the post, please complete an application form, along with a supporting statement, detailing how you meet the person specification.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are a registered Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people.

Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role.

If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager.

We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh.

Each application will be treated equally.

Closing Date: Friday 16th January 2026 Interview Date: Tuesday 20th January 2026 Start Date: Monday 2nd February 2026 (Subject to pre-employment checks)