Teaching Assistant (Level 1) - Garnteg Primary School

TN United Kingdom; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their vibrant school team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with children, providing essential educational support and fostering a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong numeracy and literacy skills, along with effective communication abilities to engage with staff and parents. This temporary position, with the possibility of extension, allows you to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners while working collaboratively within a supportive team. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute positively, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Very good numeracy/literacy skills essential for supporting learning.
• Experience working with children of relevant age is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support educational activities across all areas within the primary school.
• Demonstrate high-level educational support and nurturing skills.

Skills

Numeracy Skills

Literacy Skills

Effective Communication

Child Protection Awareness

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Experience with Children

First Aid Training

Tools

ICT Tools

Job description

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Teaching Assistant (Level 1) - Garnteg Primary School, Pontypool

Client: Torfaen County Borough Council

Location: Pontypool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2d19a60fbd3c

Job Views: 12

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description:

Description:

Contract: Temporary - Two terms to end of August 2024 with possibility of extension.

We are seeking to appoint an excellent, dedicated, hardworking teaching assistant with the initiative and drive to work as part of our forward school team. The role involves working across all areas within a primary school. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of classroom responsibilities, experience working with children, and awareness of child protection policies. The successful applicant will demonstrate high-level educational support, nurturing skills, positive management skills, and effective communication with staff and parents/carers. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post requires registration with the EWC - Education Workforce Council.

Qualifications / Experience:

Essential:

• Very good numeracy/literacy skills.
• Experience of working with children of relevant age.
• Effective use of ICT to support learning.
• Knowledge of relevant policies, codes of practice, and legislation.
• Understanding of the national/foundation phase, curriculum 14–19 pathways, and other basic learning strategies.

Desirable:

• Training in strategies to support learning, e.g., literacy, hearing, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, Maths, and English.
• First aid training.

See the Job Description for a full list of criteria.