Teaching Assistant Level 1 - St Padarn’s Roman Catholic Primary School

Salary: 24,413 *

About the role
The post presents an opportunity to join a team in a happy and thriving environment and we are looking for a teaching assistant who is a good team member to fit in with our close supportive staff. We are blessed with good parish links, happy and enthusiastic staff, wonderful pupils and tremendous resources. St Padarn's welcomes applications from Catholics but candidates of all faiths or no faith are welcome to apply. The successful candidate's job will be to work 1:1with an ALN pupil, work with a small group of pupils or support pupils in class (as designated by the ALNCo or the Headteacher) in a TA1 role for 30 hours per week.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• be committed to upholding the Catholic ethos of the school
• be committed to the school and contribute to aspects of school life
• adhere to the school safeguarding policy promoting the welfare of all our children
• have experience working in a school setting and across all age ranges
• hold at least NVQ level 2 in childcare or an equivalent or higher qualification related to education
• have a deep understanding of pupils with ALN / medical needs and their needs to improve academically, socially and emotionally.
• to deliver intervention programmes as deemed necessary
• lead daily sensory circuit activities
• deliver speech therapy programmes
• support the pupils in developing basic literacy and numeracy skills
• deliver intimate care as necessary
• be flexible and willing to adapt to changing circumstances
• have a positive outlook and be a team player

The ability to speak, read and write Welsh is essential.

Required for the 1st of October 2025 or as soon as possible afterwards.

Fixed term contract until March 31st 2027.

Please email the headteacher on BrophyE2@hwbcymru.net if you require more details.

Closing date: 02.09.2025

Shortlisting: 03.09.2025

Interviews: 10.09.2025

The interview process will involve leading a short task with a group of pupils as well as a formal interview for 25 minutes.

Note: We reserve the right to amend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. Aspart of this commitment, certain roles withinour organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Pleasenote that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture
We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

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