Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 4 - Perthcelyn Primary School

Salary: £30,060 x 77.15%

Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 4 - Perthcelyn Primary School

Perthcelyn Primary School

Glamorgan Street,

Perthcelyn,

Mountain Ash,

CF45 3RJ

Tel: (01443) 473296

NOR: 128

Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 4)

Hours: 32.5 (Term Time only)

Salary: Level 4/Grade 7 (£30,060 x 77.15% )

Start Date: Monday 1st September 2025

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant who will be responsible for providing PPA/ALNCo/SLT release cover in all classes across the school (including in both of our ASD Learning Support Classes).

Perthcelyn Community Primary School is situated in Perthcelyn, Mountain Ash. We currently have 128 pupils on roll aged between 3 and 11 (including 19 pupils who access our two ASD Learning Support Classes). Our committed team works hard to nurture our pupils, and set high expectations for learning, well-being and behaviour. Central to everything we do, is a commitment to ensure that every day, we provide opportunities for every child to thrive, grow and succeed.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Planning, resourcing and delivering (in collaboration with class teachers) lessons across the school.
• Support class teachers in creating stimulating classroom environments which are conducive to learning.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, ensuring appropriate records are maintained, and use information gathered to inform individual pupil targets, lesson planning and the preparation of supporting materials.
• Managing and deploying staff, where required.
• Comply with all school policies and procedures.
• Attend planning and staff meetings, parent consultations and parent/whole-school events.
• Play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting the overall ethos of the school.

In addition, the successful candidate will need to:

• Show initiative, be motivated, and show a sound understanding of pupil progress.
• Demonstrate very high expectations of themselves and of the pupils they work with.
• Be an inclusive practitioner.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.
• Support teachers in preparing resources and creating a stimulating learning environment.
• Demonstrate positive behaviour-management skills.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Be a team player who works productively with colleagues.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Be committed to our school's Vision, Mission, Values and Aims.

In return, we can offer:

• Amazing pupils, with excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning.
• A supportive, committed and inclusive team.
• A friendly and welcoming school community of staff, pupils, parents and governors
• A commitment to continued staff professional development and wellbeing.

Closing date for applications is Friday 20th June 2025 at 12 noon.

If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for the position through your employee self-service account. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact iTrent admin team on 01443 680760 or itrentadmin@rctcbc.gov.uk

Should you require further information about the post, or wish to arrange a visit to the school (which is strongly encouraged), please contact Mrs Ellen Hook (Headteacher), on 01443 473296.

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.