Teaching Assistant

Governing Body; Swansea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Swansea is seeking a qualified Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support students with additional learning needs. You will be working closely with teachers and contribute to creating a nurturing environment for children. The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude and relevant experience. This role is temporary and requires commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Must support children with additional learning needs.
• Experience in nurturing and guiding children.
• Ability to work with teachers and ALNCo on IDP targets.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional learning needs.
• Work with ALNCo and teachers.
• Participate in lunchtime supervision.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Experience with ALN

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Talycopa Primary School: Teaching Assistant Level 2

Swansea Council

Talycopa Primary School
Heol Hafdy
Llansamlet
Swansea
SA7 9RZ

The Governing Body of Talycopa Primary School wish to appoint an excellent Teaching Assistant to join us at this happy school, to support pupils with ALN.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent team member with a positive attitude and a sense of humour.
• Is able to work in a nurturing way to get the best out of every child.
• Is experienced at supporting children with a range of additional learning needs.
• Can work effectively with the ALNCo and class teachers to support pupils with IDP targets.
• Is familiar with a range of ALN intervention programmes (eg- Attention Autism, WellComm, Sensory Circuits)
• Is confident to use their own initiative.

Hours could include some lunchtime support/supervision.

The successful candidate must be qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or have relevant school experience.

At Talycopa Primary School, you will join a friendly and dedicated team in a school where the children are at the heart of everything that we do. Our children will also provide you with a warm welcome, a dedicated attitude towards learning and excellent standards of behaviour.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

This post will be temporary in the first instance.

Please return completed applications to:

Miss Rebecca Knight (Headteacher), Talycopa Primary School, Heol Hafdy, Llansamlet, Swansea SA7 9RZ

The closing date for applications is 1.00pm, Monday 3 November 2025

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors.