Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 3

NPT Pass; Wales; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Cwmafan seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support learning across Foundation Learning and Years 3-6. The role is part-time, totaling 22 hours per week, plus additional hours for lunchtime duty. The ideal candidate will be qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 and committed to fostering an engaging learning environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: Qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across Foundation Learning and Years 3-6.
• Contribute to whole-school development and initiatives.
• Be an effective motivator of children and their learning.
• Support pupils with independent learning and thinking.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Use own initiative when appropriate.

Skills

Support learning across Foundation Learning and Years 3-6

Effective motivator of children

Use own initiative when appropriate

Education

Qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Job details

Location: Cwmafan Primary School
Job reference: REQ04749
Date posted: 08/10/2025
Application closing date: 20/10/2025
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 10-17 (£14,227-£15,936) Teaching Assistant Level 3 – 22 hours
Grade 3 SCP 3-5 (£1,158-£1,195) Teaching Assistant Level 2 – 2 hours
Contractual hours: 24
Basis: Part time
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.

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

Overview

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an excellent and highly dedicated Teaching Assistant to work across Foundation Learning and Years 3-6. The post will be for 22 hours per week, plus an additional 2 hours paid at Level 2 to cover lunchtime duty. The four days will be worked Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with two of these days spent supporting a pupil with additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across Foundation Learning and Years 3-6.
• Contribute to whole-school development and initiatives.
• Be an effective motivator of children and their learning.
• Support pupils with independent learning and thinking.
• Work effectively as part of a team with a positive attitude and sense of humour.
• Use own initiative when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (minimum requirement).

Safeguarding and eligibility

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 will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure children and young people are protected. This post is subject to an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (child's list). Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh language is not required for this post.

Additional information

If you require any further information please contact Mrs L A George, Head Teacher on 01639 896312.

Closing information

Closing date: 12 noon - Monday 20th October 2025. Welsh: Not Required.