Teaching Assistant - Level 2

NPT Pass; Tywyn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Tywyn Primary School is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support high-quality learning for pupils. The role requires NVQ Level 2 and experience in an LSC environment, with a focus on pupils with additional learning needs.

You will work with teachers to plan, deliver, and evaluate progress within a progressive, skill-based programme and deliver interventions to support children’s development. Term-time, 32.5 hours per week, salary pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Learning Support Centre (LSC) provision.
• Passion for supporting pupils with additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with class teachers to plan and deliver a progressive, skill-based programme.
• Deliver intervention programmes to support pupils’ learning and development.
• Contribute to evaluating pupil progress and adapting learning activities.
• Support high-quality learning opportunities for all pupils in a positive environment.

Skills

LSC experience

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

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

Job details

Job reference REQ05805 Date posted 04/08/2026 Application closing date 01/09/2026 Location Tywyn Primary School Salary £24,796 - £25,583 Pro Rata. Grade 3, SCP 3 - 5 Package Blank Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Term Time Job category/type Education and Schools Attachments Level 2 TA - JD and PS .docx

The Governing Body of Tywyn Primary School wish to appoint an excellent and highly motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support high-quality learning opportunities for our pupils. We are also seeking a caring, committed and enthusiastic individual with experience in a Learning Support Centre (LSC) provision, supporting pupils with additional learning needs.

You will work with class teachers to contribute to the planning, the delivery and to evaluate pupil progress within a progressive, skill-based programme for learning. You will also be passionate about working with our pupils and be able to deliver a range of intervention programmes to support childrens’ learning and development.

We can offer you:

• Hardworking, dedicated and welcoming staff
• Supportive Governors, parents and local community
• Excellent resources and working environment
• Effective opportunities for Continuing Professional Development

We are looking for someone who is:

• Committed and passionate about learning and teaching
• Dedicated to the children in their care by catering for their individual needs
• A creative and inspirational thinker with lots of innovative ideas to share
• An excellent team member with a positive attitude
• An effective motivator of children and their learning
• Committed to developing children as independent learners and thinkers
• Willing to contribute to whole school development
• Experienced in supporting pupils with ALN
• Familiar with a range of intervention programmes
• Confident to use their own initiative

The successful candidate must be qualified to NVQ Level 2.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are 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 DBS and barred list check (child).

For an informal discussion, please contact Mrs Sarah McHugh, Headteacher on 01639 790883.