Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 3) Aberdare Town Church in Wales Primary School

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Aberdare is seeking a Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to provide crucial support to the teaching team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about children's wellbeing and have strong relationships with students and staff. Responsibilities include supporting the Christian ethos of the school and ensuring all learners reach their potential. This position is for 30 hours per week during term time only.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant or in a similar role.
• Ability to work across Primary Phase, including Early Years.
• Strong personal values aligned with a Christian ethos.

Responsibilities

• Support the school’s Christian ethos.
• Work across different years and stages.
• Raise standards for all learners.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Dedication to learner wellbeing

Ability to build relationships

Commitment to raising standards

Inclusive practice awareness

Job description

Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 3) Aberdare Town Church in Wales Primary School

Employer: Aberdare Town Church in Wales Primary School

Location: Wind Street, Aberdare

Pay: Grade 6, £28,142 x 71.22%

Contract Type: Contract

Hours: 30 Hours per week, Term time only

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 28/12/2025

About this job

Aberdare Town Church in Wales Primary School is looking for an inspiring and highly effective teaching assistant to support our existing team.

We are looking for an excellent practitioner to provide support in addressing barriers to learning, who has a passion for children’s wellbeing and strives to achieve the highest standards.

The successful candidate will be an ambitious, dedicated and caring staff member, able to develop strong working relationships with pupils, staff, governors, and parents.

They will contribute to the distinct Christian ethos of our school family and place the wellbeing of our children at the centre of their practice.

The successful candidate should have the ability to work across the Primary Phase, including Early Years and Progression Steps 1, 2 and 3.

• Support the school’s Christian ethos
• Have a sound knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children
• Be dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of all learners
• Be committed to raising standards and ensuring that all learners realise their full potential
• Be highly inclusive in practice and demonstrate an awareness of the ALN Act
• Be able to establish good working relationships with children, staff, governors and parents

Please note, to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post. The closing date for applications is Thursday 11 December 2025 at 12 Midnight.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK. The Council and School values diversity in its workforce.

We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender (including those with non-binary identities), religion or belief, or pregnancy and maternity.

We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network, and Perthyn our LGBTQ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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