Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Federation of Tavernspite & Templeton CP School

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; Wales; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Federation of Tavernspite & Templeton School is seeking two caring Teaching Assistants at Level 2 to join our dedicated team. You will support learners in the classroom, promote inclusion, and help create a positive and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive.

The successful candidates will have experience with children, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, team-focused approach and commitment to learner wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in the classroom and promote inclusion.
• Work closely with teachers and school staff.
• Help create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Federation of Tavernspite & Templeton School

Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential? We are seeking two caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our dedicated team at the Federation of Tavernspite & Templeton School. One Teaching Assistant will be assigned to each school as part of 'The Federation of Tavernspite and Templeton CP Schools'.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with teachers and school staff to support learners in the classroom, promote inclusion, and help create a positive and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive.

The successful candidate will have experience working with children, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to supporting learners' wellbeing, progress and development. An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and a flexible, team-focused approach are essential.

Join us and play a key role in helping our pupils develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 st October 2026

Interviews: Friday, 23 rd October 2026

Start date: November 2026 (subject to the completion of pre-employment checks)

Employee Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

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Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [e-mail] .
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing [e-mail] .
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.