Part-Time Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Ponthir Church in Wales School

Torfaen County Borough Council; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Torfaen County Borough Council's Ponthir Church in Wales Primary School is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will support individuals and groups, helping pupils access learning and participate in inclusive lessons, under the guidance of teachers and leadership.

We value caring, reliable staff who share our Christian ethos and are committed to wellbeing and development of every child.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and groups of pupils to enable them to access learning effectively.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Contribute to the positive management of pupils within the classroom and the wider school environment.
• Foster a nurturing, safe and stimulating learning environment where children are encouraged to thrive.

Job description

Part-Time Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Ponthir Church in Wales School

Job details

Salary £27,709 - £29,542 | Grade 4 Contractual hours 17.5 Basis Term Time Package 17.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year | Permanent Job category/type Education, School Date posted 25/09/2026 Job reference REQ006596

Job description

Part-time Teaching Assistant Level 2
Ponthir Church in Wales Primary School

Ponthir Church in Wales Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and caring Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team. As a school rooted in strong Christian values, we are looking for an individual who will actively support and promote our Christian ethos, placing the wellbeing, dignity and development of every child at the heart of their work.

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of teaching staff and members of the leadership team to support high-quality learning experiences for all pupils. You will be committed to helping every child achieve their full potential academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually, while being sensitive to the diverse needs of all learners.

Your role will involve supporting individuals and groups of pupils to enable them to access learning effectively, assisting teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons, and contributing to the positive management of pupils within the classroom and the wider school environment. You will play an important role in fostering a nurturing, safe and stimulating learning environment where children are encouraged to thrive.

We are seeking someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a positive and flexible approach, and a genuine commitment to the care, wellbeing and development of all pupils. The successful candidate will share our ambition to maintain the high standards recognised in our recent successful Estyn inspection and will contribute positively to the school's ongoing journey of improvement and excellence.

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview:

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.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader 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.

Registration with the Education Workforce Council is required for this position.

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB