Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 4) Coed Y Lan Primary School

Educators; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Coed-Y-Lan Primary School in Pontypridd invites applications for a Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 4). You will lead planned PPA provision, prepare engaging activities, and support learning across the school.

The post requires HLTA status, forest school or outdoor learning training, and experience with the primary age range. You will plan, deliver and evaluate lessons, support assessment, wellbeing and inclusion.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification.
• Forest school or outdoor learning training.
• Experience across the primary age range.
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate learning independently.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planned PPA provision across the school.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons including forest school.
• Support learning across the school with targeted interventions.
• Contribute to learner assessment and wellbeing.
• Promote inclusive practice and high expectations.

Skills

HLTA status

Forest school training

Primary age range

Independent planning

Communication skills

Inclusion wellbeing

Job description

Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 4) Coed Y Lan Primary School

Salary: Grade 7, £32,046 x 65.28%

Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 4) Coed Y Lan Primary School

Coed-Y-Lan Primary School

Tyfica Road

Pontypridd

CF372DB

01443 486829

Numbers of Pupils on role 147

Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 4)

Hours: 27.5 Hours Per Week (Term Time Only)

Salary: Grade 7, £32,046 x 65.28%

Start Date: 2 nd November 2026

Contract: Temporary until 31 st August 2027

The Governing Body wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 4) to work at Coed-Y-Lan Primary to join our dedicated and supportive team.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences for all pupils.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of planned PPA provision across the school, ensuring continuity and progression in learning in the absence of the class teacher.

This will involve planning and delivering engaging, creative and inclusive lessons across a range of curriculum areas, including forest school.

In addition, the post holder will support learning across the school, including delivering targeted interventions, supporting assessment processes and contributing to pupils’ wellbeing, behaviour and inclusion.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• HLTA status
• Forest school or outdoor learning training or qualification, and a love of the outdoors
• Experience of working across the primary age range
• The ability to plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality learning experiences independently
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Initiative, adaptability and a proactive approach to supporting learning
• The ability to meet the needs of all learners, including those with ALN and MAT
• A secure understanding of curriculum delivery and assessment for learning
• A commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and high expectations for all pupils

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Mrs Angharad Prys Evans, Headteacher, on 01443 486829.

The closing date for applications is Friday 9 th October July 2026 at 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.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.