Teaching Assistant - Level 1

NPT Pass; Neath; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Cefn Saeson Comprehensive in Neath is seeking two Teaching Assistants to join the ALN Department, supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4. The role is 30 hours per week, term-time, with a 39-week contract, Monday to Friday 8.15 am to 2.45 pm.

Ideal candidates will have strong literacy and numeracy, excellent communication, and IT skills, with a proactive, patient approach to helping pupils access learning and reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Confident in using information technology.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers to support pupils' access to learning.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and promoting high expectations.
• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and engagement in learning.
• Encourage pupils to interact positively with others and participate fully in activities led by the teacher.
• Assist with the preparation of teaching materials and resources.
• Support pupils with a range of additional learning needs.
• Use a person-centred approach to support individual pupils and help them achieve their potential.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job details

Job reference REQ05965 Date posted 24/09/2026 Application closing date 05/10/2026 Location Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Salary Grade 2 SCP 3. £17,943 (per annum). (subject to term time adjustment). The salary stated will be subject to a term time only adjustment for the commencement of employment outside of the start date of 1st September. Package Blank Contractual hours 30 Basis Term Time Job category/type Education and Schools Attachments Candidate Pack - TEACHING ASSISTANT_1.pdf

Start Date: asap up to 31st August 2027
Part Time: 39 weeks Hours: 30.00
Mon – Fri 8.15 am to 2.45 pm (includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch)

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to work 30 hours per week within our Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Department. The successful candidates will possess strong literacy and numeracy skills and will support teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4. These posts involve working with pupils with Additional Learning Needs within a mainstream secondary school setting.

The Successful Candidates Will:
• Work alongside teachers to support pupils' access to learning.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and promoting high expectations.
• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and engagement in learning.
• Encourage pupils to interact positively with others and participate fully in activities led by the teacher.
• Assist with the preparation of teaching materials and resources.
• Support pupils with a range of additional learning needs.
• Use a person-centred approach to support individual pupils and help them achieve their potential.

The Ideal Candidates
We are looking for individuals who are:
• Enthusiastic about working within a school environment.
• Caring and approachable team players with excellent communication skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues across the school.
• Capable of working under pressure, prioritising tasks effectively, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Confident in the use of information technology.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently using their own initiative.
• Positive, adaptable, and possess a good sense of humour.

The school and Neath Port Talbot Council are totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our school is equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (child’s list).

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

You may apply online.

Closing date: 5th October 2026
Interviews: ASAP
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.