Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Nant Celyn Primary School

Torfaen County Borough Council; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nant Celyn Primary School in Pontypool, Wales, is seeking two Teaching Assistant Level 2s for permanent, term-time roles. Salary £27,709 - £29,542 pro rata. 32.5 hours per week across 39 weeks per year. Start date is as soon as possible.

You will work under the instruction of teaching and school leadership to support individuals and groups of pupils to enable access to learning in a warm, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria referenced in the attached Person Specification.
• Ability to support individuals and groups of pupils to enable access to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and groups of pupils to enable access to learning.
• Work under instruction of teaching staff and school leadership to provide consistent assistance.

Job description

Location Nant Celyn Primary School

Basis Term Time

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Nant Celyn Primary School

Job details

Salary: £27,709 - £29,542 Pro Rata | Grade 4

Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Term Time

Package Permanent | 32.5 hours per day, 39 weeks per year

Job category/type Education, School

Date posted 14/10/2026

Job reference REQ006636

REQ006636 Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Nant Celyn Primary School.docx

REQ006636 Cynorthwyydd Addysgu Lefel 2 - Ysgol Gynradd Nant Celyn.docx

Job description

Location: Nant Celyn Primary School

Directorate: Education

Salary: Grade 4 (pro rata)

Hours: 32.5 hours / 39 weeks per year

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Role: Permanent

The Governing Body of Nant Celyn Primary School are looking for two dedicated, reliable and proactive Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join our warm and welcoming school community.

The successful applicants will work under the instruction and guidance of teaching and/or members of the school leadership team to support individuals and groups of pupils to enable access to learning.

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview:

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council

Civic Centre

Pontypool

NP4 6YB