Teaching Assistant Level 2 - New Inn Primary School

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

Job summary

Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 for New Inn Primary School in Pontypool. The role supports individuals and groups to access learning and assists with managing pupils under supervision of teaching staff.

The post emphasises commitment to each child's development and safeguarding of pupils. The successful candidate will work 31.4 hours per week during term time, on a fixed-term basis until 16 July 2026, with pro-rata salary and Grade 4 pay scale

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to helping each child achieve their full potential.
• Able to support individuals and groups to access learning.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and groups of children to enable access to learning.
• Assist teaching staff in the management of pupils within the classroom and wider school setting.
• Work under the guidance of teaching staff and/or the school leadership team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to pupil development

Education

Education Workforce Council registration

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - New Inn Primary School

New Inn Primary is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and nurturing teaching Assistant to join our team at this happy and successful school. The successful candidate will be required to work under the guidance of teaching staff and/or members of the school leadership team. You will need to be committed to helping each child achieve their full potential and should also be sensitive to the needs of all our children.

Your role will be to support individuals and groups of children to enable access to learning. You will also be expected to assist teaching staff in the management of pupils within the classroom and wider school setting.

You will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills as well as genuine commitment to the overall care and development of all pupils.

Job details

Salary £27,709 - £29,542 (Pro-rata) | Grade 4 Contractual hours 31.4 Basis Term Time Package 31 hours 40 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year | Fixed-term until 16/07/2026

Job category/type Education, School

Date posted 17/09/2026 Job reference REQ006575

Job description

Fixed term post (this academic year) with the possibility of an extension.

Closing Date: 25 th September 2026

Interview Date: 29 th September 2026

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.

Registration with the Education Workforce Council is required for this position.

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB