Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 2&3

NPT Pass; Wales; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A Local Education Authority is seeking a dedicated Temporary Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs. This part-time role of 30 hours per week includes a lunchtime duty and is based at Cwmafan Primary School. The ideal candidate will hold at least an NVQ Level 2 qualification and be committed to fostering independence in children. Generous holiday entitlement and excellent development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with additional learning needs.
• Work 30 hours per week, including 2.5 hours lunchtime duty.
• Contribute to whole school development.
• Motivate children and their learning.
• Develop children as independent learners and thinkers.

Skills

Supporting pupils with additional learning needs

Teamwork

Creativity

Motivational skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Job details

Temporary Teaching Assistant General Level 2&3 – 30 hours per week / 39 weeks per year. To start as soon as possible. This post is temporary until 31.03.26 in the first instance.

Location: Cwmafan Primary School
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 3-5 (£15,923-£16,428); Teaching Assistant Level 2 - 27.5 hours (includes 2.5 hours lunchtime duty); Grade 5 SCP 10-17 (£1,617-£1,811); Teaching Assistant Level 3 - 2.5 hours

Contractual hours: 30 | Basis: Part time | Job category/type: Education and Schools

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.

Attachments: Level 2 TA JD and PS.docx; TA Level 3 (SDL) New format.docx

Overview

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an excellent and highly dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with additional learning needs.
• Work 30 hours per week, including 2.5 hours lunchtime duty.
• Contribute to whole school development.
• Be an effective motivator of children and their learning.
• Be committed to developing children as independent learners and thinkers.
• Be a creative and inspirational thinker with innovative ideas to share.
• Be an excellent team member with a positive attitude and sense of humour.
• Use initiative and work well within Foundation Learning.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

Safeguarding, recruitment and language

• Neath Port Talbot Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; staff and volunteers share this commitment.
• Recruitment will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment to safeguard children and young people.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and 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.
• If you require any further information please contact Mrs L AGeorge, Head Teacher, on 01639 896312.

Closing date

Closing date: 12 noon – Monday 20 October 2025