Portmead Primary School: Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Temporary)

The Headteacher and Governing Body of Portmead Primary School, are looking to appoint a temporary Level 2 teaching assistant to start 1 September 2025 and to be reviewed in July 2026. Subject to term time only adjustment if appointment date is after the start of the academic year.

Application Forms should be returned to the Headteacher - Mrs Allison Evans at EvansA1045@hwbcymru.net

We're looking for someone who:

• Can support pupils in the classroom and help them with their learning
• Is happy to lend a hand to the class teacher with preparing resources, setting up activities, and helping to assess how pupils are doing
• Can take on practical tasks that help keep the school running smoothly
• Works well as part of a team and gets along with others
• Has good communication skills and can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Has confident reading, writing, and number skills
• Believes in using a restorative approach when it comes to behaviour
• Feels comfortable supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs or those who are learning English as an additional language
• Has a positive, can-do attitude and enjoys being part of a supportive team
• Is keen to get involved in the wider life of the school

What we can offer:

• A kind and inclusive school community
• A fun, friendly team that's great to work with
• Opportunities to build your skills and make a real difference in our school
• Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and the necessary safe recruitment checks being made.

Application form - school-based support staff ( Word doc, 134 KB )

Closing date: Applications should be received by midday on Friday 27 June 2025
Shortlisting: Monday 30 June 2025
Interviews: Friday 4 July 2025

The Authority in line with the Corporate Safeguarding Policy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Authority expects all staff to undertake and keep up to date with mandatory safeguarding training for the both the protection of children and adults.

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding