Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 2

NPT Pass; Wales; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

An education institution in Wales is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional learning needs. This part-time position encompasses 11.25 hours per week, primarily working in the afternoon. The ideal candidate will possess NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification and demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering student independence and engagement. There are generous benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions

Discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in working within the Foundation Phase.
• Committed and passionate about learning and teaching.
• A creative and inspirational thinker with lots of innovative ideas.
• An excellent team member with a positive attitude.
• An effective motivator of children and their learning.
• Committed to developing children as independent learners.
• Confident to use their own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with additional learning needs.
• Work 11.25 hours per week between 1.00pm - 3.15pm.

Job description

Job details

Job reference REQ04709 Date posted 25/09/2025 Application closing date 08/10/2025 Location Baglan Primary School Salary Grade 3 SCP 3-5 (£6,514 - £6,720) Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities. Contractual hours 11.25 Basis Part time Job category/type Education and Schools Attachments Level 2 TA JD and PS.docx

To start as soon as possible. This post is temporary until 31.03.26 in the first instance.

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 11.25 hours per week worked between the hours of 1.00pm - 3.15pm.

• 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.

The successful candidate must be qualified to at least NVQ Level2 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.

If you require any further information please contact Mrs NMorgan, Headteacher on 01639 813112.