Temporary Teaching Assistant

Eteach International; Neath; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School in Neath is seeking two Temporary Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 within the ALN Department. You will work with teachers to enable access to learning and promote safe, engaging classroom activities.

The role is 30 hours per week, term-time adjustment applies, with a salary of £17,943 per annum. Applicants should have strong literacy and numeracy, be IT proficient, and able to work collaboratively while maintaining high safeguarding

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills are essential.
• Experience supporting learning in an ALN setting is desirable.
• Effective communication and teamwork with pupils and colleagues is required.
• Ability to use ICT in teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to support pupils' access to learning.
• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Prepare teaching materials and resources as needed.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs using a person-centred approach.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Relevant teaching assistant qualification

Job description

# Temporary Teaching AssistantEmployer: Cefn Saeson Comprehensive SchoolLocation: Neath, Neath Port TalbotContract Type: TemporaryHours: Full TimeSalary: Grade 2, SCP3Posted: 29th September 2026Expires: 5th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1576746Job Reference: POSN1022159 & POSN1022160* Share :* Print**2 x Temporary Teaching Assistants****Reference: POSN1022159 & POSN1022160****Start Date: asap up to 31st August 2027****Salary: £17,943 (per annum). (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 2, SCP 3.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:The Successful Candidates Will:• 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.The Ideal CandidatesWe 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.The school and Neath Port Talbot Council are totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our school is 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.You may apply online.Closing date: 5th October 2026Interviews: ASAPOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.