Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Abertillery Learning Community is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 for a temporary maternity cover position. The ideal candidate will work 32.5 hours per week, starting on January 19, 2026, and should possess patience, resilience, and the ability to work effectively with children of primary age. Relevant training will be provided. This role offers an exciting opportunity within a supportive team across multiple campuses in Abertillery.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with primary age learners is preferred.
• Ability to work under the direction of a Class Teacher.
• Flexibility to meet demands in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with children presenting a range of needs.
• Remove barriers to learning under guidance.
• Act as a role model for learners and colleagues.

Skills

Patience

Calmness

Resilience

Education

Relevant training for working with children

Job description

Grade 3 (£25,185 to £25,989 salary pro rata)

Contract Type: Contract

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (19 Jan 2026 – 10 Oct 2026)

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 26/11/2025

About this job

Teaching Assistant Level 2 Temporary post (maternity cover)

• Term Time: 32.5 hours per week (19 Jan 2026 – 10 Oct 2026)
• Grade 3 (£25,185 to £25,989 salary pro rata)
• Required to Start 19th January 2026

Our ideal candidate will be patient, calm and resilient professional who can work effectively with children presenting with a range of needs.

They will ideally have previous experience of working with learners of primary age although relevant training will be given.

They will work within a supportive team and under the direction of the Class Teacher and Head of Lower School and other key professionals in order to remove barriers to learning.

They will be a role model to learners, colleagues and external stakeholders with a flexibility in approach to meet the demands required within this challenging and rewarding environment.

Abertillery Learning Community is based in the town of Abertillery.

It is comprised of a Secondary Campus and 3 Primary Campuses: Six Bells Campus, Roseheyworth Rd Campus and Tillery St Campus.

It is an exciting and unique organisation.

As a multi campus, all through school, staff are afforded a wide range of opportunities for carefully co‑ordinated cross phase working that supports both learner and staff development.

To find out more about us please visit our website or find us on social media.

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

ALC is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our learners and we fully comply with safer recruitment practice.

Pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is offered and all posts are subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosing and Barring Service. This post requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of school support worker and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role.

Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on their website.

Closing Date: Midnight of Thursday 13th November 2025. Observations will be undertaken week commencing Monday 17th November 2025. Interviews will take place on Thursday 20th November 2025. Please return the completed application form via email to the address on the application form.