Teaching Assistant Level 2

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 2 for 32.5 hours weekly, from September 2025 to May 2026. The role involves working with a dedicated team across various phases, particularly supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs. The council is committed to safeguarding children and investing in staff development.

Benefits

Guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Talented and committed individual with necessary qualities and drive to fulfill the role.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a large team of Teaching Assistants.
• Support students from Foundation Phase to KS4.
• Ensure safety and protection of all children.

Skills

Experience working with pupils with Additional Learning Needs

Team collaboration skills

Job description

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Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

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Port Talbot, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

Job Description:

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Temporary: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks. Commencing 1st September 2025 to 31st May 2026 or the return of the member of staff.

Working Hours: 6.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, 8.15am – 3.15pm

An exciting opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art educational and community provision. The Governors at Ysgol Bae Baglan are seeking to appoint a Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 2, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The position is from 1st September 2025 to 31st May 2026 or until the return of the current staff member.

We are looking to appoint a talented and committed individual with qualities, skills, and drive necessary to fulfill the role of a Teaching Assistant within the school. The successful applicants will be part of a large team of Teaching Assistants working across the school from Foundation Phase to KS4. Experience working with pupils with Additional Learning Needs is desirable.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure (Child’s) from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Neath Port Talbot is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are dedicated to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process will include rigorous safer recruitment assessments to ensure child protection.

Welsh language skills are not required. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities and armed forces veterans.

At Team NPT, we work together to serve the people, communities, and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and supporting the professional development of our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.