Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Eteach; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An inspiring opportunity awaits at an established primary school seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. This role is pivotal in supporting students' growth and fostering a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic team players, dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for all children. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to the Welsh language, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful. Join a community that values safeguarding and the well-being of its pupils, and help shape the future of young learners in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in the primary range.
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) required.

Responsibilities

• Support the improvement of standards for learners in all aspects of school life.
• Contribute positively to the school community and team.

Skills

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Digital Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Empathy

Welsh Language Commitment

Knowledge of ALN Reform

Job description

Contract Term: Level 3 Teaching Assistant, fixed term contract to 31/08/2026 initially

Salary: Grade 5 £28,624 - £31,586 per annum, pro rata / Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks)

The Governors of Georgetown Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring and highly motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work as part of the team on a fixed term basis in the first instance until 31st August 2026. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, creative and committed person who can support our children in realising their potential.

As a school, we are looking for inspirational team players who can help contribute to the full life of our school.

Safeguarding and the wellbeing of our pupils underpins everything that we do at Georgetown Primary. We require positive role models who understands that excellent relationships are at the heart of developing positive behaviour, someone who uses positive behaviour management techniques and strategies that are consistent with the school’s values and ethos.

We are passionate about professional learning and are determined to promote a love of life-long learning.

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Be passionate about making a difference to the lives of the children at Georgetown

• Make a contribution to the fabric of the whole school, becoming a positive and effective member of a hardworking team

• Be willing to work with all children in the primary range – Nursery to Year

• Have strong literacy, numeracy and digital skills, modelling this when communicating and working with pupils and other stakeholders in the school community.

• Support the improvement of standards for learners in all aspects of school life

• Demonstrate effective professional, interpersonal and organisational skills

• Be empathetic and supportive of vulnerable learners

• Be committed to the use of the Welsh language and the bilingual agenda in Wales

• Have a good understanding of ALN reform and experience of working with pupils with additional learning needs.

• Show passion for their continued professional development to be a lifelong learner and role model.

This post requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of School Learning Support Worker and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role.

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be required to complete an application for a Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Records.

Closing Date: Tuesday 13th May 2025 - 12 noon

Shortlisting date: Friday 16th May 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025

Please refer to attached documents for further information and how to apply

Safeguarding Statement:

Georgetown Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.