Temporary Level 2 & 3 Teaching Assistant

Governing Body; Wales; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wales is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional learning needs. The role involves 30 hours per week, including lunchtime duties. Candidates must have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and be committed to fostering an inspirational learning environment. The closing date for applications is 20th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in working within Foundation Learning is essential.
• Must be passionate about learning and teaching.
• Creative and inspirational thinking is required.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with additional learning needs.
• Motivate children and foster independent learning.

Skills

Experience in Foundation Learning

Passion for learning and teaching

Creativity and innovative thinking

Positive attitude and sense of humour

Ability to motivate children

Commitment to independent learning

Contribution to school development

Confidence to use own initiative

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an excellent and highly dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional learning needs. The post will be for 30 hours per week, which will include 2.5 hours lunchtime duty.

Responsibilities / Qualities

• Experienced in working within Foundation Learning.
• Committed and passionate about learning and teaching.
• A creative and inspirational thinker with lots of innovative ideas to share.
• An excellent team member with a positive attitude and a sense of humour.
• An effective motivator of children and their learning.
• Committed to developing children as independent learners and thinkers.
• Willing to contribute to whole school development.
• Confident to use their own initiative.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must be qualified to at least NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

Safeguarding & Recruitment

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 Check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (child's list).

Applications

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.

Further information

If you require any further information please contact Mrs L A George, Head Teacher.

Closing date: 12 noon - Monday 20th October 2025

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