Temporary 2 x Teaching Assistants Level 2

Cefn Saeson; Neath; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School in Neath, Neath Port Talbot is inviting applications for two temporary Teaching Assistants (Level 2) to work 30 hours per week within the ALN Department. Start date: asap up to 31 August 2027, 39 weeks per year. The salary is £18,224 on Grade 3, SCP 4-5, with a term-time adjustment.

Working pattern is Mon–Fri, 8:15 am to 2:45 pm (includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch). The successful candidates will support learning across Key Stages 3 and 4 and assist with

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers to support pupils' access to learning.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and promoting high expectations.
• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and engagement in learning.
• Encourage pupils to interact positively with others and participate fully in activities led by the teacher.
• Assist with the preparation of teaching materials and resources.
• Support pupils with a range of additional learning needs.
• Use a person-centred approach to support individual pupils and help them achieve their potential.
• Make detailed reports on individual pupils that receive intervention programmes.
• Be able to undertake Exam Invigilation when required

Job description

# Temporary 2 x Teaching Assistants Level 2Employer: Cefn Saeson Comprehensive SchoolLocation: Neath, Neath Port TalbotContract Type: TemporaryHours: Full TimeSalary: Grade 3, SCP 4-5Posted: 23rd October 2026Expires: 6th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581260Job Reference: POSN1022411 & POSN1022412* Share :* Print**2 x Temporary Teaching Assistants Level 2****Start Date: asap up to 31st August 2027**Salary: £18,224 **(subject to term time adjustment). The salary stated will be subject to a term time only adjustment for the commencement of employment outside of the start date of 1st September.****Part Time: 39 weeks Hours: 30.00 Salary: Grade 3, SCP 4-5.****Mon – Fri 8.15 am to 2.45 pm (includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch)**The Governing Body is seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to work 30 hours per week within our Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Department. The successful candidates will possess strong literacy and numeracy skills and will support teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4. These posts involve working with pupils with Additional Learning Needs within a mainstream secondary school setting.**The successful candidate duties will include:**• Work alongside teachers to support pupils' access to learning.• Establish positive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and promoting high expectations.• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and engagement in learning.• Encourage pupils to interact positively with others and participate fully in activities led by the teacher.• Assist with the preparation of teaching materials and resources.• Support pupils with a range of additional learning needs.• Use a person-centred approach to support individual pupils and help them achieve their potential.• Make detailed reports on individual pupils that receive intervention programmes.• Be able to undertake Exam Invigilation when required**The Ideal Candidates**We are looking for individuals who are:• Enthusiastic about working within a school environment.• Caring and approachable team players with excellent communication skills.• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues across the school.• Capable of working under pressure, prioritising tasks effectively, and maintaining confidentiality.• Confident in the use of information technology.• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently using their own initiative.• Positive, adaptable, and possess a good sense of humour.You may apply online.Closing date: 6th October 2026Interviews: ASAPOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.### AttachmentsCandidate Pack - TEACHING ASSISTANT\\_1### Safeguarding Statement: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.Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Welsh Language is not required for this post.This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure (Child).