Temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Neath seeks a committed and passionate Teaching Assistant Level 2. The role involves supporting children's learning within the Foundation Phase. Candidates must hold at least NVQ Level 2 qualifications. This role requires dedication to developing children as independent learners. The position is part-time, 12.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and teaching within the Foundation Phase.
• Motivate children and contribute to their independent learning.

Skills

Experienced in working within the Foundation Phase

Committed and passionate about learning and teaching

Creative and inspirational thinker

Excellent team member

Effective motivator of children

Committed to developing independent learners

Confident to use own initiative

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

12.5 hours per week/39 weeks per year. The Governing Body of St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Neath wish to appoint an excellent and highly dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2, who is sympathetic to the Catholic Ethos of the school, to join our skilled team of staff. The post will be for 12.5 hours per week and will be worked Monday to Friday 8.50AM-11.20AM.

We are looking for someone who is

• Experienced in working within the Foundation Phase.
• 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 and safeguarding

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

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 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.

Applications will only be accepted on a CES (Catholic Education Service) application form which can be accessed via the following link Model Application Forms (catholiceducation.org.uk) – please download ‘Model Application Form – Support Staff’.

If you require any further information please contact Mrs P Brooks, Headteacher. Closing date: 12 noon – Friday 3rd October 2025.