Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 2

Governing Body; Wales; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wales seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support nursery class activities for 30 hours per week, including lunchtime duties. Ideal candidates should be qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and have experience in Foundation Learning. The role is temporary until March 2026, emphasizing commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience working within Foundation Learning preferred.
• Enhanced Check from the Disclosure & Barring Service required.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development in the nursery class.
• Provide lunchtime duty as part of the role.
• Contribute to whole-school development.
• Encourage independent thinking in children.

Skills

Experience in Foundation Learning

Ability to promote learning and development

Team collaboration

Encouraging independence in children

Education

Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 3-5 (£17,370-£17,921) Teaching Assistant Level 2 - 30 hours per week (including 2.5 hours lunchtime duty). 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 in our nursery class. Neath Port Talbot Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Experienced in working within the Foundation Learning.

Responsibilities

• Support in the nursery class to promote learning and development.
• Provide 2.5 hours of lunchtime duty as part of the 30 hours per week.
• Contribute to whole-school development and work as a positive team member.
• Encourage children to become independent learners and thinkers and to use their own initiative.

Qualifications and requirements

• Qualified to at least NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience in Foundation Learning is preferred.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (child's list).
• Applications may be submitted in Welsh; Welsh applications will not be treated less favourably than English; Welsh language is not required for this post.