Temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant (to include dinner duty)

eTeach UK Limited; Neath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Wales is seeking a committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role requires an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Early Years Childcare and Education. The position is temporary for 30 hours a week during term time until August 2026, starting November 2025. Ideal candidates will have experience working with primary-aged children, particularly those with additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff and work with pupils.
• Assist with children's learning and development.

Skills

Enthusiasm and self motivation

Excellent literacy and numeracy skills

Good people skills with adults and children

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Early Years Childcare and Education

Job description

Overview

The Governing Body of Blaendulais Primary School are looking to appoint an excellent and highly committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our skilled team of staff. The successful applicant must be qualified NVQ Level 2 - Early Years Childcare and Education, or equivalent. The post is for 30 hours, 39 weeks a year (term time only) on a temporary basis until the 31st August 2026. The job will commence on Monday 3rd November 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to work with pupils. It would be an advantage to have had experience of working with children in the primary sector including those with additional learning needs.

Skills and personal qualities

• Enthusiasm and self motivation
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good people skills with adults and children.
• The ability to work as part of a team.

Safeguarding, recruitment and registration

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.

The successful post holder will be required to register with the EWC before taking up the post. This post is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure check.

Applications

Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Interview

INTERVIEWS: Tuesday 7th October AM